kingliness

noun

Definition of kinglinessnext
as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status from an early age he had that special something, an aura of kingliness that foretold his future rise to the country's presidency

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  1. majesty
  2. nobility
  3. dignity
Noun
  • These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Our reefs are a shadow of their former majesty — and trending downward every year.
    Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • Inside the castle, wander through rooms filled with original furniture and artwork, offering glimpses into the lives of Danish nobility through the centuries.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Superhuman divinity as a revelation of Buddhist perfection, dressed in a toga related to Greco-Roman nobility and carved in the realist style of classical sculpture, is brilliantly portrayed by an unidentified artist working in Asia.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • Venus The planet of love, beauty and harmony, Venusian dignities amplify charm, artistic talent and the ability to form loving, balanced relationships.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Unbeknownst to me, my father was using storytelling to reclaim his dignity and humanity in a place designed to strip it away.
    Sean Boyce Johnson, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of dignity
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