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kingly

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/ˈkɪŋli/ · king-ly

Having the qualities, characteristics, or status of a king.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having the qualities, characteristics, or status of a king.

ایک بادشاہ کی خصوصیات، خصوصیات، یا حیثیت رکھنے والا۔

سلطانی

saltani

Synonyms

royalregalimperialشاہیسلطنتیبادشاہی

Antonyms

commonordinarysubservientعوامیعامنوکر

Common Collocations

  • kingly duties
  • kingly manner
  • kingly presence

Example Sentences

The kingly demeanor of the prince impressed everyone at the gala.

شہزادے کا سلطانی رویہ تقریب میں ہر ایک پر اثر انداز ہوا۔

Shahzade ka saltani rawaya taqreeb mein har aik par asar andaz hua.

His kingly attitude made him a natural leader among his peers.

اس کا سلطانی رویہ اسے اپنے ساتھیوں میں ایک قدرتی رہنما بنا دیا۔

Us ka saltani rawaya usay apne saathioun mein aik qudrati rehnuma bana diya.

The kingly gown worn by the queen was adorned with jewels.

ملکہ کا پہنا ہوا سلطانی لباس جواہرات سے سجا ہوا تھا۔

Malika ka pehna hua saltani libas jewahraat se saja hua tha.

Easily Confused With

king:Kingly refers to qualities of a king, while king is the title itself.

Word Family

king
nounبادشاہ
kingdom
nounبادشاہت
kinglyhood
nounشاہی حیثیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a king and the majestic qualities associated with royalty.

Picture a throne room filled with gold and decor fit for a king.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جس کا ہر قدم ہو سلطانی، اس کو کیا خوف ہے بندشوں کا

Jis ka har qadam ho saltani, us ko kya khauf hai bandishon ka.

He whose every step is regal, what fear does he have of constraints?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بادشاہ کی حکمرانی، عوام کی خوشحالی۔

Badshah ki hukmarani, awaam ki khushhali.

The rule of a king leads to the prosperity of the people.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cyning" — king

First known use: 14th century

The word 'kingly' developed from the Old English word 'cyning', relating to the rule or dignity of a king, evolving through Middle English into its modern form.