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kingly
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
kingly
(adjective)
kingly
/
ˈ
kɪŋli/
adjective
kinglier
;
kingliest
kingly
/
ˈ
kɪŋli/
adjective
kinglier
;
kingliest
Britannica Dictionary definition of KINGLY
1
:
of or relating to a king
a symbol of
kingly
authority/power/rule
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2
:
typical of or suited for a king
a
kingly
feast
They paid a
kingly
price/fortune for their new house.
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