king
n. countablen. the male ruler of a country who usually comes from a royal family. In modern slang, you can also call a man this to show you respect him or think he is great.
n. a male monarch who rules a kingdom, typically by hereditary right. In contemporary informal register, used as a term of respect or admiration for a man.
The king lives in a large palace.
After the old king died, his eldest son took the throne during a ceremony in the capital.
While historical kings often wielded absolute power over their subjects, most modern monarchs serve as symbolic figureheads within a constitutional framework that limits their political influence.
Often capitalized when used as a title before a name.
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drama king
An overly or exaggeratedly dramatic person, especially a man or a boy.
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fit for a king
Lavish; luxurious.
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king of all one surveys
Possessing governing authority over a range of territory; having decisive control or oversight over all major matters within one's ambit of influence; having a satisfying position of respected leadership or comfortable prestige.