kinglike
/'kiɳlaik/
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king: Possessing the qualities, appearance, or status associated with a monarch. 2. Symbolizing kingly power: Representing or embodying the authority, dignity, or majesty of a king.
Usage
The adjective "kinglike" is used to describe a person, their manner, appearance, or actions that are characteristic of a king. It implies nobility, command, and regal bearing. * He carried himself with a kinglike dignity that commanded respect from everyone in the room. * The kinglike statue stood at the center of the square, a symbol of the city's ancient heritage.
Examples
- Despite his humble origins, he had a kinglike aura of authority.
- The lion's kinglike demeanor as it surveyed its territory earned it the title "king of the jungle."
- She made a kinglike gesture, granting permission for the festivities to begin.
Advanced Usage
- In a metaphorical or figurative sense: Can be used to describe non-human subjects (like animals or objects) that exhibit supreme or commanding qualities in their domain.
- The ancient oak tree had a kinglike presence in the forest.
Variants and Related Words
- Kingly (adj.): Very similar in meaning to "kinglike," often used interchangeably. "Kingly" can sometimes more directly imply actions or qualities suitable for a king.
- He performed his kingly duties with great care.
- Regal (adj.): Of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified. Often has a stronger connotation of splendid appearance.
- Majestic (adj.): Having or showing impressive beauty, dignity, or scale.
Synonyms
- Regal
- Majestic
- Imperial
- Sovereign
- Stately
Antonyms
- Common
- Lowly
- Servile
- Submissive
Related Idioms and Phrases
- (To do something) in a kingly/kinglike manner: To perform an action with the grandeur or authority of a king.
- He donated to the charity in a kingly manner, with incredible generosity.
- Fit for a king: Of a quality suitable for a monarch. (Note: This is a common idiom using "king," not the adjective "kinglike").
- They prepared a feast fit for a king.
Adjective
- having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
- symbolizing kingly power
- the murder of his kingly guest