aulic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to a royal court: "aulic" describes something pertaining to a royal court, its ceremonies, or its administration. It is used formally or historically to denote courtly or official matters.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The aulic council convened to discuss matters of state. (The council related to the royal court met to discuss government affairs.)
- His aulic manners were a product of years spent in the palace. (His courtly behaviour came from long service at the royal court.)
Advanced Usage
- "aulic council": a specific historical term for a council that advises a monarch or administers court affairs.
- The aulic council of the Holy Roman Empire was responsible for legal and administrative matters. (The court council handled judicial and government issues.)
Variants and Related Words
- Aulically (adverb): in a manner relating to a royal court.
- He behaved aulically, bowing low before the throne. (He acted in a courtly, ceremonial way.)
Synonyms
- Courtly: relating to or typical of a royal court.
- Palatial: resembling a palace in grandeur or formality.
- Regal: of, resembling, or fit for a monarch.
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