Kingly vs Monarchical - What's the difference?
kingly | monarchical | Related terms |
Majestic and regal.
* Sir Philip Sidney
* kingly magnificence
* Jonathan Swift
* Shakespeare
* G. Massey
* Cowper
Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.
Having sole or undivided authority.
*2009 , (Diarmaid MacCulloch), A History of Christianity , Penguin 2010, p. 133-4:
*:But in this contest of martyrs, it was Ignatius's passionate account of a monarchical episcopal ministry which set the pattern for the future.
Monarchical is a synonym of kingly.
As adjectives the difference between kingly and monarchical
is that kingly is majestic and regal while monarchical is of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.As an adverb kingly
is in a royal manner.kingly
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) kyngly, from (etyl) *.Adjective
(er)- a kingly government
- the kingly couch
- The kingliest kings are crowned with thorn.
- Leave kingly' backs to cope with ' kingly cares.
Derived terms
* kinglinessEtymology 2
From (etyl) kyngly, from (etyl) *.monarchical
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings