Königlich

"Königlich" is a German adjective meaning "royal" or "kingly." It describes something pertaining to a king, queen, or monarchy. It can also be used figuratively to describe something that is magnificent, grand, or worthy of a king.

Etymology

The word is derived from the German noun "König" (king) with the addition of the adjective-forming suffix "-lich," which is equivalent to "-ly" or "-al" in English.

Grammatical Information

• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Declension: "Königlich" is a regular adjective and follows the standard adjective declension patterns in German. Its endings change depending on the noun it modifies and the grammatical case, gender, and number.

Usage

"Königlich" can be used in various contexts:

• Literal Usage: To describe things related to royalty, such as "königliche Familie" (royal family), "königlicher Palast" (royal palace), or "königliche Hoheit" (royal highness).
• Figurative Usage: To describe something of exceptional quality or grandeur, such as "ein königliches Festmahl" (a royal feast) or "eine königliche Aussicht" (a magnificent view).

Synonyms

Synonyms for "königlich" include:

• Majestätisch (majestic)
• Hoheitlich (regal, pertaining to royalty)
• Fürstlich (princely)
• Erhaben (sublime, elevated)
• Großartig (grand)
• Prächtig (splendid)

Antonyms

An antonym for "königlich" could be:

• Bürgerlich (civil, common, bourgeois)
• Gemein (common, ordinary)