ducal

adjective

du·​cal ˈdü-kəl 

also ˈdyü-

: of or relating to a duke or dukedom

ducally

ˈd(y)ü-kə-lē 

adverb

Examples of ducal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bertha is with her at Gladys’s English ducal estate, as is her lady’s maid, Adelheid. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma sent a set of antique jewels from the grand ducal family to the Parisian jewelry house. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Eight Dukes of Wellington and two very full centuries on from that 1825 procession, on this June 16, the 9th Duke rode, as each of his forbears did and as the future heirs to the ducal title will do, in the lead carriage with the king to open Royal Ascot. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Sebastian is young, handsome, moody, and the heir to Chevron, a vast and opulent ducal estate. — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin ducalis of a leader, from Latin duc-, dux leader — more at duke

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ducal

• buccal
• nuchal

Kids Definition

ducal

adjective

du·​cal ˈd(y)ü-kəl 

: of or relating to a duke or duchy