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
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
K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
Tut’s chariots and their accoutrements illustrate every kingly purpose: riding, hunting, ceremonial processions.
—Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
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
The centuries-old custom involved the Secretary of State of Wales reading the Letters Patent in Welsh, while the Queen bestowed upon Charles five pieces of insignia: a sword, coronet, ring, the gold rod, and the kingly mantle.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 3 Mar. 2019
Regulus was in Leo when Trump was born, but six years ago, during November 2011, the star moved from the kingly sign of Leo to Virgo.
—Rebecca Gordon, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Aug. 2017
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
Tut’s chariots and their accoutrements illustrate every kingly purpose: riding, hunting, ceremonial processions.
—Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
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
The centuries-old custom involved the Secretary of State of Wales reading the Letters Patent in Welsh, while the Queen bestowed upon Charles five pieces of insignia: a sword, coronet, ring, the gold rod, and the kingly mantle.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 3 Mar. 2019
Regulus was in Leo when Trump was born, but six years ago, during November 2011, the star moved from the kingly sign of Leo to Virgo.
—Rebecca Gordon, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingly
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Prior to becoming the Sacramento Kings, this franchise still had a regal name as the Cincinnati Royals and a lengthy history having originated in Rochester in 1923.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Reuters — Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and is recovering from the procedure, the royal household said in a statement on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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While the royal family's website says that there are no obligatory codes of behavior for meeting King Charles, Queen Camilla or other royals, the traditional forms of address are a small curtsy for women and a neck bow for men.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingly. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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