regal

re·gal

adjective \ˈrē-gəl\

Definition of REGAL

1

: of, relating to, or suitable for a king

2

: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid

— re·gal·i·ty \ri-ˈga-lə-tē\ noun

— re·gal·ly \ˈrē-gə-lē\ adverb

Examples of REGAL

1. <the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen>
2. <envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town>

Origin of REGAL

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REGAL

Synonyms

kingly, monarchal (or monarchial), princely, queenly, monarchical, royal

Antonyms

humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Related Words

aristocratic, baronial, imperial, lordly, noble, patrician; grandiose, heroic (also heroical), imposing, magnificent, majestic, monumental, splendid, stately

Near Antonyms

lowly, modest, unprepossessing; average, common, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, second-rate; abject, mean, meretricious, shabby, sordid; insignificant, measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial

Other Foreign Functionary Terms

count, despot, emir, wardrobe, yeoman

Rhymes with REGAL

beagle, eagle, legal, Segal