Synonyms of kingly

kingly

adjective

ˈkiŋ-lē 

as in regal

fit for or worthy of a royal ruler

a kingly gift of 50 million dollars to his old alma mater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regal
• royal
• princely
• aristocratic
• monarchical
• queenly
• monarchic
• monarchial
• magnificent
• monarchal
• imposing
• imperial
• lordly
• baronial
• patrician
• noble
• monumental
• majestic
• stately
• heroic
• heroical
• grandiose
• splendid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kingly

K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man. —Dallas News, 30 Nov. 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

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

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

An added bonus for those with kingly aspirations: The castle, with swimming pool and tennis court, is rentable. —Vanita Salisbury, Town & Country, 30 May 2017

But direct-to-consumer brands like Warby Parker (eyewear) and Everlane (fashion basics), which eliminate both, have let men without a kingly budget score uncompromised style. —Scott Christian, WSJ, 3 May 2017