Added 10 October 2026
kingly
/ˈkɪŋ.li/ adjective
In Latin: regius, regalis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about kingly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king.
symbolizing kingly power
Origin
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”).
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