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königlich

royal

Definition & meaning

königlich means royal or kingly: relating to a king, a queen, or a monarchy. Figuratively, it can also mean magnificent, lavish, or fit for a king.

Grammar & Word origin

  • An adjective derived from König (“king”) and the suffix -lich, meaning “relating to” or “having the qualities of.”
  • It takes adjective endings when placed before a noun, as in königlicher Besuch (“a royal visit”).

Synonyms & antonyms

  • königshaft — “kinglike”; emphasizes qualities or behavior befitting a king rather than an official connection to royalty.
  • prächtig — “magnificent” or “splendid”; can replace the figurative sense but does not necessarily suggest royalty.
  • gewöhnlich — “ordinary”; an antonym in the figurative sense of lavish or magnificent.

Common phrases & collocations

  • königliche Familie — royal family
  • königliche Hoheit — Royal Highness
  • sich königlich amüsieren — to enjoy oneself immensely
  • königlich speisen — to dine like royalty

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Examples

Das Schloss sieht königlich aus.adjective

The castle looks royal.

Die Residenz wirkt königlich.adjective

The residence appears royal.

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