Reigning

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪnɪŋ/

Definitions of reigning

verb to hold royal office; to rule as a monarch

Example Sentences

A1 The queen is reigning over the kingdom.

A2 The champion is currently reigning as the best in the world.

B1 The president has been reigning for over a decade.

B2 The dynasty has been reigning for centuries.

C1 The dictator's reign over the country was marked by corruption and oppression.

C2 The artist's creativity and innovation have been reigning supreme in the art world.

Examples of reigning in a Sentence

formal The reigning champion will defend their title in the upcoming competition.

informal She's the reigning queen of the dance floor.

slang He's the reigning boss of this neighborhood.

figurative His influence was so strong that he was considered the reigning authority on the subject.

Grammatical Forms of reigning

• past tense: reigned
• plural: reigns
• comparative: more reigning
• superlative: most reigning
• present tense: reign
• future tense: will reign
• perfect tense: has reigned
• continuous tense: is reigning
• singular: reigning
• positive degree: reigning
• infinitive: to reign
• gerund: reigning
• participle: reigning

Origin and Evolution of reigning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'reigning' originated from the Old French word 'reigner' which came from the Latin word 'regnum' meaning 'kingdom' or 'rule'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of ruling as a monarch, the word 'reigning' has evolved to also mean holding a position of power or influence in a particular area or domain.