regal

adjective

re·​gal ˈrē-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or suitable for a king

2

: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid

regality

ri-ˈga-lə-tē 

noun

regally

ˈrē-gə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• kingly
• monarchal
• monarchial
• monarchical
• monarchic
• princely
• queenly
• royal

Examples of regal in a Sentence

the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen

envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town

Recent Examples on the Web

Which brings us back to that one thing the candidates have in common along with their advanced age: regal entitlement. —James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024

Reiff and Reichlin-Melnick say there's very little regal recourse within the immigration court system for someone in Centeno's position. —Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 25 June 2024

Its regal galleries showcase raw opals and the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal artifacts, including shields, totems, spears, and boomerangs — one of which is more othan 7,000 years old. —Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024

Furthermore, the sheep have a regal history that can be traced back to the 18th century — the fabric of choice amongst the European courts from Spain to Germany’s Electorate Saxony region. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 24 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

regal

adjective

re·​gal ˈrē-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or suitable for a king

2

: of remarkable excellence or magnificence : splendid

regally

ˈrē-gə-lē 

adverb