Kingly

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").

Full definition of kingly

Adjective

1. Majestic and regal.
• Sir Philip Sidney
• kingly magnificence
• Jonathan Swifta kingly government
• Shakespearethe kingly couch
• G. MasseyThe kingliest kings are crowned with thorn.
• CowperLeave kingly backs to cope with kingly cares.

Derived terms

• kingliness

From Middle English kyngly, from Old English *cyninglīċe ("kingly, royally"), equivalent to king + -ly. Compare Old English cynelīċe ("kingly, royally, publicly").

Adverb

1. In a royal manner.