Definition

Adverb * In a royal manner; with the luxury, privilege, or treatment associated with a king. It describes living, being treated, or experiencing something with great opulence, comfort, and privilege.

Usage

The phrase "like kings" is used to emphasize an exceptionally high standard of living, treatment, or experience. It is almost always used after a verb such as live, eat, travel, or be treated.

Examples

• After winning the lottery, they lived like kings for the rest of their lives.
• On the luxury cruise, the passengers were treated like kings.
• For that one weekend at the five-star resort, we ate and drank like kings.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used hyperbolically to describe a temporary or unexpected situation of great comfort.
  • Even though we were camping, with that gourmet meal, we ate like kings.

Variants and Related Words

• Royally (adverb): In a manner befitting royalty. This is a more formal synonym.
  • They were royally entertained.
• Like royalty: A synonymous phrase with identical meaning and usage.
  • The hotel staff made us feel like royalty.

Synonyms

• Lavishly
• Opulently
• Sumptuously
• Regally

Related Idioms

• Live like a king: To live in great luxury and comfort. This is the most common idiomatic construction.
  • In his retirement, he moved to the coast to live like a king.
• Treat someone like a king: To provide someone with exceptionally good service or care.
  • On his birthday, his family treated him like a king.

Adverb

1. in a royal manner
   • they were royally treated