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

There’s a ferocity when its needed, and there’s something regal, for want of a better word, about her. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024

The chair’s name, the Chieftain, feels apt here, as Opie appears calm, regal and in control. —Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 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