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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingly
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His work is regal and sharp, with dramatic timing perfected by years of World Series calls.—
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From there, the Princess of Wales appeared more regal than ever, both in her demeanor but also in her style and diplomatic duties.—
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King Charles views her as a great asset and calming influence within the royal family.—
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The Prince and Princess of Wales resumed royal duties the day before Kate's birthday, visiting Charing Cross Hospital in London for their first official duty of 2026.—
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In an unprecedented move, Andrew was stripped of all royal titles, including his princely title.—
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Here are the top 10 scandals that rocked the House of Windsor in 2025: ANDREW, FORMERLY KNOWN AS PRINCE On Oct. 30, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III had stripped his disgraced brother Andrew of his princely title and evicted him from his Royal Lodge home.—
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“Kingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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