Kingsley

[kingz-lee]

noun

1. Charles, 1819–75, English clergyman, novelist, and poet.

2. Sidney, 1906–1995, U.S. playwright.

3. a male given name.

Kingsley

/ ˈkɪŋzlɪ /

noun

1. Sir Ben. born 1943, British actor. He won an Oscar for his performance in the title role of the film Gandhi (1982); his later films include Schindler's List (1993) and Sexy Beast (2000)

2. Charles. 1819–75, British clergyman and author. His works include the historical romances Westward Ho! (1855) and Hereward the Wake (1866) and the children's story The Water Babies (1863)

3. his brother, Henry . 1830–76, British novelist, editor, and journalist, who spent some time in Australia. His works include Ravenshoe (1861) and the Anglo-Australian novels The Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn (1859) and The Hillyars and the Burtons (1865)

Example Sentences

She said medical evidence showed the toddler had sustained previous injuries while at the Kingsley Road home of his grandparents before his fatal injury.

From BBC

Richard Osman’s 2020 novel is the basis of Netflix’s film, which features an ensemble of stars including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley.

From Los Angeles Times

Rockfield is part of rock royalty, born in the 1960s after Kingsley and his brother Charles chose to go alone after being turned down for a recording opportunity by legendary producer and "fifth Beatle" George Martin.

From BBC

Of all the musical memories made at Rockfield, Kingsley said hearing Mercury's solo while recording Bohemian Rhapsody is one of his favourites.

From BBC

Kingsley said he first heard it in full on the radio when he was driving down the M4 motorway.

From BBC