kinglike
- adjective
- /ˈkɪŋˌlaɪk/
:
real
- The kinglike figure stood tall at the entrance.
Examples
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The artist gave the statue a kinglike expression to convey authority.
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His kinglike demeanor impressed all the guests at the ceremony.
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She displayed a kinglike sense of responsibility in her leadership role.
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He had a kinglike demeanor that commanded respect.
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The kinglike demeanor of the leader inspired loyalty among his followers.
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With his kinglike presence, he commanded respect in every room he entered.
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The ornate crown and royal robes gave him a kinglike appearance during the ceremony.
Synonyms
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3.1
Relating to a king or queen and their family
30
5.3
Having a grand and formal appearance like a king or queen
6
7.2
Polite and elegant like people at a royal court
4
6.7
Having the style, power, or position of a king
4
5.6
Very fancy and of high quality, like what a king would use
2
6.0
Show great dignity and generosity like royalty
1
8.1
Grand and dignified in a way a rich, powerful person acts
1
5.6
Having the calm, proud manner and look of a queen
1
7.3
Having the look or way of a queen
A large decorated chair for a king or leader that shows power
Having power like a king or queen but without the title
Antonyms
How Regal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Kinglike comes from the simple noun king and the ending -like, where king is the same 'ruler' you see in kingdom and -like means 'similar to'. So, to be kinglike is to have the calm, strong behavior of a king, which is why the word means 'regal' or 'like a ruler'.