Sun King

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noun

the. An epithet of Louis XIV

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Words nearby Sun King

sunk, sunken, sunken garden, sunket, sunk fence, Sun King, sun-kissed, sunk relief, sunlamp, sunless, sun letter

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How to use Sun King in a sentence

Under the Sun King, such humor—and the laughter associated with it—was seen as more suitable for the masses.
The French Court’s Royal Ban on Smiles|William O’Connor|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even that did very little to dim the glow of the Sun King among his British fanbase.
Why Is BP's Former Boss a U.K. Hero?|Clive Irving|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, the Sun King, removed from his throne, has remained unflinchingly smug.
Why Is BP's Former Boss a U.K. Hero?|Clive Irving|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Thus they filled the hours, and the sun-king again rejoiced in his daughter's industry.
Japanese Fairy World|William Elliot Griffis

It was an affair that profoundly irritated the Sun-King, and very nearly made him ridiculous.
The Historical Nights' Entertainment|Rafael Sabatini
The Sun-King was sorely grieved, for he had not foreseen so great a change.
Old-World Japan|Frank Rinder
The sun-king was dead, and the sun of the Italian Renaissance had set.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther
He arrived first at the Sun-king's palace, who was just then coming home.
Fairy Tales From all Nations|Anthony R. Montalba

Cultural definitions for Sun King

Sun King

A nickname for Louis xiv that captures the magnificence of his court and of the Palace of Versailles, which he built. Louis himself adopted the sun as his emblem.