kingly Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Kingly?
Instead of kingly you can say kinglike, majestic or regal depending on the context.
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Kingly as an Adjective
Of or belonging to a king or kings; exercised by a king.
Characteristic of kings, majestic, regal; as befits a king, in the manner of a king.
Kingly as an Adverb
In a royal manner.
Word Forms & Grammar
kingly (comparative kinglier, superlative kingliest)
kingly (comparative more kingly, superlative most kingly)
Words That Rhyme With Kingly
Origin of Kingly
Origin 1: From Middle English kyngly, from Old English *cyninglīċ (“kingly, royal”), equivalent to king + -ly. Cognate with Dutch koninklijk (“kingly, royal”), German königlich (“kingly”), Swedish kunglig (“kingly”). Compare also Old English cynelīċ (“kingly, royal, public”).
Origin 2: From Middle English kyngly, from Old English *cyninglīċe (“kingly, royally”), equivalent to king + -ly. Compare Old English cynelīċe (“kingly, royally, publicly”).
Kingly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɪŋ.li/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Of or belonging to a king or kings; exercised by a king |
| Synonyms | kinglike, majestic and regal |
| Comparative / superlative | kinglier, kingliest |
How Do You Say Kingly?
Kingly is pronounced /ˈkɪŋ.li/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kɪŋ).