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
He was a large man, dignified and commanding in appearance; the countenance, physique, intellect, and spirit denoting true kingliness and strength.
From Sketches of the Covenanters by J. C. McFeeters
But Easterns would look upon this as a proof of his "kingliness."
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 by Sir Richard Francis Burton
To their surprise, even to their horror, Charles had never been more captious or guarded in his highest kingliness than he was now found in the depths of his doubled ruin.
From The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 by David Masson
Through it all Rudolf kept his composure, and seemed to play his part with native kingliness.
From Rupert of Hentzau by Anthony Hope
