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Singly vs Kingly - What's the difference?

singly | kingly |

As adverbs the difference between singly and kingly

is that singly is in a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion while kingly is in a royal manner.

As an adjective kingly is

majestic and regal.

singly

English

Adverb

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  • In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.
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  • Individually; particularly; severally
    • to make men singly and personally good
  • Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed
    • to attack another singly
  • Honestly; sincerely; simply.
  • (obsolete) Singularly; peculiarly.

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    kingly

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) kyngly, from (etyl) *.

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Majestic and regal.
  • * Sir Philip Sidney
  • * kingly magnificence
  • * Jonathan Swift
    • a kingly government
  • * Shakespeare
    • the kingly couch
  • * G. Massey
    • The kingliest kings are crowned with thorn.
  • * Cowper
    • Leave kingly' backs to cope with ' kingly cares.
    Derived terms
    * kingliness

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) kyngly, from (etyl) *.

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a royal manner.