Sun King

noun

1. the. An epithet of Louis XIV

Sun King

1. 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.

Example Sentences

Under the Sun King, such humor—and the laughter associated with it—was seen as more suitable for the masses.

From The Daily Beast

Even that did very little to dim the glow of the Sun King among his British fanbase.

From The Daily Beast

Meanwhile, the Sun King, removed from his throne, has remained unflinchingly smug.

From The Daily Beast

Thus they filled the hours, and the sun-king again rejoiced in his daughter's industry.

From Project Gutenberg

It was an affair that profoundly irritated the Sun-King, and very nearly made him ridiculous.

From Project Gutenberg

The Sun-King was sorely grieved, for he had not foreseen so great a change.

From Project Gutenberg

The sun-king was dead, and the sun of the Italian Renaissance had set.

From Project Gutenberg

He arrived first at the Sun-king's palace, who was just then coming home.

From Project Gutenberg