kingly
adjective
stately or splendid, as resembling, suggesting, or befitting a king; regal.
kingliness
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a word derived from
kingly.
Example Sentences
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A man's goal in his quest is a kingliness, a regal self-possession.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was to be our privilege to entertain a type of true kingliness under our roof.
From Mrs. Fitz by J. C. Snaith
If, as a king, I fall so far short of kingliness, and am nothing to you,"—he said deliberately; "Why did you shield me from the assassin's dagger a while ago?
From Temporal Power by Marie Corelli
He forgets himself in the exaltation of kingliness.
From The Research Magnificent by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Aye, in sooth A palace, where men's weary days Are crowned with kingliness of youth.
From Chimneysmoke by Christopher Morley
