Top synonyms for “king”: b. b. king, baron, big businessman, billie jean king, billie jean moffitt king, business leader, magnate, male monarch, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)(chess) the weakest but the most important piece
- (noun)one of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king
- (noun)a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward
- (noun)a very wealthy or powerful businessman“an oil baron”
- (noun)a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
- (noun)a competitor who holds a preeminent position
- (noun)United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968)
- (noun)United States guitar player and singer of the blues (born in 1925)
- (noun)United States woman tennis player (born in 1943)
- (noun)preeminence in a particular category or group or field“the lion is the king of beasts”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "king"?
Common synonyms for "king" include b. b. king, baron, big businessman, billie jean king, billie jean moffitt king, business leader. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "king"?
Antonyms for "king" include queen. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "king" mean?
(chess) the weakest but the most important piece
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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