Kingly

a. [compar. KINGLIER; superl. KINGLIEST.]

1. Directed or administered by a king; monarchical; royal. “A kingly government.” Swift.
2. Belonging to, suitable to, or becoming, a king; noble; august; splendid. “Kingly magnificence.” Sidney. “Kingly couch.” Shak. “His state is kingly.” Milton.

They've battled best who've boldliest borne; The kingliest kings are crowned with thorn. G. Massey. Syn.—Regal; royal; monarchical; imperial; august; sovereign; noble; splendid.—KINGLY, REGAL. Kingly is Anglo-Saxon, and refers especially to the character of a king; regal is Latin, and now relates more to his office. The former is chiefly used of dispositions, feelings, and purposes which are king-like; as, kingly sentiments; kingly condescension: “a kingly heart for enterprises.” Sidney. The latter is more applied to external state, pomp, &c.; as, regal state, regal title, &c. This distinction is not observed by our early writers, but is gaining ground. I am far better born than is the king; More like a king; more kingly in my thoughts. Shak. With them comes a third, of regal port, With faded splendor wan, who, by his gait And fierce demeanor, seems the prince of hell. Milton.