kinglike
Befitting a sovereign
Kinglike means resembling or befitting a king—having the bearing, authority, or dignity associated with royalty.
He accepted the tribute with a kinglike nod.
The word suggests regal manner or appearance without necessarily implying actual royal status.
It overlaps with kingly but carries a slightly more comparative sense: like a king rather than of a king.
Supreme in power
- monarchicalOf or like kingship
- crownedGiven royal authority ceremonially
- enthronedFormally given sovereignty
- dynasticOf successive rulers
imperial · palatine · aristocratic · princely · regent · anointed · hereditary · coroneted
Of or befitting royalty
- statelyGrand and imposing
- augustImpressively grand and noble
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
splendid · grandiose · monumental · opulent · palatial · sumptuous · resplendent · sublime
Exerting strong authority
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
- despoticExercising absolute authority
tyrannical · overbearing · peremptory · high-handed · masterful · dictatorial · stern · unyielding
Honorably courteous and brave
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- magnanimousNoble and forgiving
benevolent · high-minded · valiant · just · principled · righteous · altruistic · selfless
sovereign
Supreme in power
- monarchicalOf or like kingship
- crownedGiven royal authority ceremonially
- enthronedFormally given sovereignty
dynastic · imperial · palatine · aristocratic · princely · regent · anointed · hereditary · coroneted · sceptered
regal
Of or befitting royalty
magnificent · splendid · grandiose · monumental · opulent · palatial · sumptuous · resplendent · sublime · glorious
commanding
Exerting strong authority
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
despotic · tyrannical · overbearing · peremptory · high-handed · masterful · dictatorial · stern · unyielding · decisive
chivalrous
Honorably courteous and brave
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
magnanimous · benevolent · high-minded · valiant · just · principled · righteous · altruistic · selfless · heroic
kinglikeservile
Excessively submissive, lacking independence
undignified · groveling · cringing · cowering · meek
kinglikesubservient
Excessively eager to obey
powerless · subordinate · subjugated · slavish · subject