as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
a kingly gift of 50 million dollars to his old alma mater
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Recent Examples of kingly
The result, historians say, has become a centralized, more politicized spectacle, marking the national milestone as a celebration of an imperial presidency rather than a revolution from kingly rule.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity.
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Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
The easiest way to make a kingly statement while still feeling comfortable is with a shawl collar.
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Barry Samaha,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2022
Every dynasty has its ruler (or two) who would rather be doing something other than exercising his kingly powers, and Tu Duc, an artistic and largely ineffectual poet-ruler, was the Nguyens’ black sheep.
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Hanya Yanagihara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity.
—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
The easiest way to make a kingly statement while still feeling comfortable is with a shawl collar.
—
Barry Samaha,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2022
Every dynasty has its ruler (or two) who would rather be doing something other than exercising his kingly powers, and Tu Duc, an artistic and largely ineffectual poet-ruler, was the Nguyens’ black sheep.
—
Hanya Yanagihara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingly
Adjective
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One of the athlete’s last appearances at Wimbledon, which came in 2021, saw the athlete in another Nike kit with a regal bent.
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The regal fritillary butterfly and its declining numbers began to get more attention in the mid-1990s.
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The historic celebration, watched by hundreds of millions, had Hollywood appeal, welcoming Serena Williams, Idris Elba, David and Victoria Beckham and George Clooney, in addition to the royal family members in attendance.
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Rosewood Fuschl’s Sissi suite can easily be considered a highlight with a freestanding bathtub, a century-old wooden wardrobe, and fluttering fabric panels around the bed (the modern interpretation of a royal four-poster bed).
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Travelers are welcome to come and enjoy the gorgeous views of Vaduz and the surrounding area from the castle grounds, but they are not permitted inside as the princely family really does live here.
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In an effort to shield the monarchy from the continuing fallout, Charles fi nally stripped his younger brother of his princely title.
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“Kingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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