Kingly
[king-lee] /ˈkɪŋ li/
adjective, kinglier, kingliest.
1.
stately or splendid, as resembling, suggesting, or befitting a ; regal:
He strode into the room with a kingly air.
2.
pertaining or proper to a :
kingly power.
3.
having the rank of .
4.
consisting of or others of royal rank:
kingly personages.
adverb
5.
in the manner of a ; regally.
/ˈkɪŋlɪ/
adjective -lier, -liest
1.
appropriate to a king; majestic
2.
royal
adverb
3.
(poetic or archaic) in a manner appropriate to a king
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