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kingly Synonyms

Another word for kingly

Choosing another word for kingly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to a king.

Usage Example

"The ancient crown and scepter were symbols of his royal authority."

Strongest
royal
regal
Strong
monarchic
sovereign
monarchical

• adjective (Context 2)

Befitting a king in dignity, splendor, or generosity; majestic and noble.

Usage Example

"The guests were treated to a majestic banquet in the grand hall."

Strongest
majestic
princely
Strong
noble
stately
magnificent
splendid
imperial
august

• adverb (Context 3)

In a manner befitting a king; royally or majestically (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"He bore himself royally before the assembled court despite his defeat."

Strongest
royally
regally
majestically
Strong
nobly

Opposites of kingly

The opposite of kingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humble
lowly
humbly
ignoble
common
modest
plebeian
shabby
See all opposites of kingly

• Nearby Words

kingless
kinglet
kinglike
kingly
kingmaker
kingpin
kings river

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kingly
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