kingly
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king·ly

adjective \ˈkiŋ-lē\
king·li·erking·li·est

Definition of KINGLY

1
: having royal rank
2
: of, relating to, or befitting a king
3
king·li·ness noun
kingly adverb

Examples of KINGLY

  1. a symbol of kingly authority
  2. They paid a kingly price for their new house.

First Known Use of KINGLY

14th century

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