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

• royal
• aristocratic

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

Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence. —Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025

The queen greeted this insane question with a politely regal stare, ignored my faux pas, and continued talking about financial inclusion. —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025

For a statement piece, the Crown Tree Topper is regal and showstopping, while the Marble Cake Stand brings a stage-worthy flourish to holiday entertaining. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025

Plaid Blazers Channeling Princess Diana in more ways than one, Middleton’s plaid monochrome look is as regal as ever, demonstrating how a tailored blazer and slacks can dress up the fall-favorite print. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for regal

• beagle
• eagle
• legal
• riegel
• spiegel
• extralegal
• paralegal
• illegal
• viceregal
• medicolegal

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