kinglyadjective
/ˈkɪŋ.li//ˈkɪŋ.li/relating to or typical of a king:
It is hard to give up the kingly throne and lead the life of a hermit.
In kingly fashion, he rarely meets with reporters, but speaks to the world through written statements.
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- Emphasis was placed on kingly virtues such as servanthood.
- The painting shows Ferdinand VII in all his kingly finery - the robes, the sash, the medals and sword.
- To be jumpy is to lose kingly dignity.
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Royalty, aristocracy & titles
- accession
- archduke
- aristocracy
- aristocrat
- baron
- ennoble
- er
- esquire
- grace
- hereditary peer
- Mr
- Mrs
- nobility
- noble
- nobleman
- sire
- sovereign
- squire
- sultan
- throne
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