the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Belonging to, suitable to, or becoming, a king; characteristic of, or resembling, a king; directed or administered by a king; monarchical; royal; sovereign; regal; august; noble; grand.
ad. In a kingly or kinglike manner.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to a king or kings; royal.
Of regal character or quality; king-like; exalted.
Synonyms Regal, etc. See royal.
In the manner of a king; royally.
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adj. having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
Word Usage
"Then the king kept silence and looked at the ground, and at length said to him in kingly fashion: "Behold, oh bishop, the poor people of this land are brought to shame, and I would rather fall in battle so that my people can continued to possess their land.""