kingly

• Adjectif littéraire ou archaïque qui qualifie ce qui appartient à un roi, qui ressemble à un roi ou qui convient à un roi ; majestueux ou royal.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning relating to, resembling, or befitting a king; regal or majestic.

1. Having the rank of a kingB2formal

   Possessing the status or authority of a monarch.

   ayant rang de roi

   • The kingly figure addressed the court with authority.
   • He was born into a kingly lineage.
   • The kingly duties included ruling the kingdom justly.

   Synonymescrownedmonarchicalroyalsovereign

2. Resembling a kingB2formal

   Having qualities or appearance that are typical of a king.

   Qui ressemble à un roi

   • His kingly bearing commanded respect from everyone.
   • The statue had a kingly posture, with a crown and scepter.
   • She wore a kingly robe for the ceremonial play.

   Synonymesimperialmajesticprincelyregalroyalsovereign

   Antonymesbasecommon

3. Befitting a kingB2formal

   Appropriate or suitable for a king; majestic or grand.

   Digne d'un roi

   • The palace was decorated with kingly splendor.
   • He received a kingly welcome upon his return.
   • The feast was a kingly affair with lavish dishes.

   Synonymesgrandimperialmajesticnobleprincelyregalroyalsovereignstately

   Antonymesbasebeggarlycommonlowlyplebeianunworthy