Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Belonging to or associated with a king, queen, or royal family.
Natural examples
Der königliche Palast steht am Rand der Altstadt.
The royal palace stands at the edge of the old town.
Sie las ein Buch über die königliche Familie.
She read a book about the royal family.
Wir hatten einen königlichen Blick auf das Tal.
We had a magnificent view of the valley.
Usage note
A relational adjective, normally not compared. Informally, königlich can also mean excellent or splendid.
Mini-lesson: königlich
Belonging to or associated with a king, queen, or royal family. A relational adjective, normally not compared. Informally, königlich can also mean excellent or splendid.
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