kingly

kingly — adjective

1. having the impressive qualities or generous nature that people expect from a kin

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having the impressive qualities or generous nature that people expect from a king, or relating to the position and duties of a king

例句

Gita received her guests with a kingly generosity that impressed everyone at the party.

kingly generosity — collocation for grand generosity

The hotel suite was decorated with kingly luxury, featuring gold taps and silk curtains.

kingly luxury — describing lavish surroundings

同義詞
  • regal

    similar meaning but slightly more formal; often used for appearance or bearing rather than generosity

  • majestic

    focuses on grandeur and impressive appearance; not limited to qualities associated with a king

  • royal

    more common in everyday language; refers to actual connection with a monarchy rather than personal qualities

反義詞
  • lowly

    opposite in status and grandeur

  • humble

    opposite in manner and attitude

文法句型

kingly + noun

be + kingly

用法筆記

More common in literary or formal contexts than in everyday speech. 'Kingly' usually describes a person's manner, generosity, or dignity rather than literal royal status — for actual membership of a royal family, use 'royal' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The kingly family attended the opening ceremony.
✅The royal family attended the opening ceremony.
💡'kingly' describes personal qualities; 'royal' describes membership of a monarchy.
❌He wore a kingly crown made of gold.
✅He wore a royal crown made of gold.
💡literal objects connected to a monarch are described as 'royal', not 'kingly'.