Sun King
the. An epithet of Louis XIV
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How to use Sun King in a sentence
Under the Sun King, such humor—and the laughter associated with it—was seen as more suitable for the masses.
Even that did very little to dim the glow of the Sun King among his British fanbase.
Meanwhile, the Sun King, removed from his throne, has remained unflinchingly smug.
Thus they filled the hours, and the sun-king again rejoiced in his daughter's industry.
Japanese Fairy World | William Elliot GriffisIt was an affair that profoundly irritated the Sun-King, and very nearly made him ridiculous.
The Historical Nights' Entertainment | Rafael Sabatini
The Sun-King was sorely grieved, for he had not foreseen so great a change.
Old-World Japan | Frank RinderThe sun-king was dead, and the sun of the Italian Renaissance had set.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherHe arrived first at the Sun-king's palace, who was just then coming home.
Fairy Tales From all Nations | Anthony R. Montalba
Cultural definitions for Sun King
A nickname for Louis xiv that captures the magnificence of his court and of the Palace of Versailles, which he built. Louis himself adopted the sun as his emblem.
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