Synonyms for

Kings

Verb / kɪŋz / Another word for kings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Kings are rulers of a country or territory, usually inherited through a family line.

Synonyms & similar words

billiejeanking martinlutherking tycoon femalemonarch rileybking mogul worldbeater topexecutive king power martinlutherkingjr billiejeanmoffittking baron queen malemonarch bbking businessleader magnate bigbusinessman rex monarchs rulers sovereigns emperors princes tycoons barons lords chiefs masters potentates sultans tsars caesars kaisers maharajahs shahs caliphs sheiks rajahs

Synonyms by register

Formal

monarchs sovereigns rulers potentates

Informal

bosses big shots top dogs big cheeses

Literary

lieges regents crowned heads

Antonyms

subjects peasants commoners serfs plebeians citizens vassals

Common collocations

  • king of the jungle
  • king of the hill
  • king size bed
  • king of hearts
  • king of spades
  • king of diamonds
  • king of clubs
  • king of England

Word family

noun king
verb king
adjective kingly

Usage note

The word 'kings' is the plural of 'king'. It can also refer to the playing cards with that rank. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The kings of old had big, shiny crowns.
  2. The kings and queens of chess are important pieces.
  3. The lion is the king of the jungle.
  4. The kings of rock and roll are Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.
  5. In ancient Egypt, the pharaohs were like kings.

Quotes

  • All kings is mostly rapscallions.
  • Kings may be judges of the earth, but wise men are the judges of kings.
  • Kings are like stars—they rise and set, they have the worship of the world, but no repose.

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