kingly

& adv. [A. S. cynelic (a.), cynelice (adv.); Ger. königlich.] A. As adjective : 1. Of or pertaining to a king or kings; royal. "It was absurd to talk of leaving James merely the kingly name and depriving him of all the kingly power." -Macaulay: Hist. x. 2. Carried on by or under a king; royal, monarchical; as, a kingly government. 3. Befitting or becoming a king; noble, magnificent, royal, regal. "A generous, laudable, and kingly pride.' Dryden: Hind and Panther, iii. 881. B. As adv.: Like a king; as becomes a king; royally. "My great mind most kingly drinks it up." Shakesp.: Sonnet 144. IMG:content-0253.png:[blocks in formation]