monarchical

adjective

mo·​nar·​chi·​cal mə-ˈnär-ki-kəl 

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variants or less commonly monarchic

mə-ˈnär-kik 

mä-

: of, relating to, suggestive of, or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy

monarchically

mə-ˈnär-ki-k(ə-)lē 

mä-

adverb

Synonyms of monarchical

• regal
• royal
• aristocratic

Examples of monarchical in a Sentence

guests who stay in the hotel's most expensive suite live in monarchical splendor

Recent Examples on the Web

Nor was dominance by descendants of the Emerald Isle a case of monarchical nepotism. —David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

Iran’s inclinations toward democracy date at least to 1905, when a revolution diminished monarchical power and established a parliament. —John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026

For the first time in 37 years, the channel did not broadcast the Commonwealth Day ceremony, one of the most important events in the British monarchical calendar, live. —Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026

Such a position would run roughshod over the text and original meaning of the Constitution, and create a dangerous form of near-monarchical presidential power. —Ilya Somin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing monarchical

• anti-monarchical

Kids Definition

monarchical

adjective

mo·​nar·​chi·​cal mə-ˈnär-ki-kəl 

mä-

variants also monarchic

-ˈnär-kik 

: of or relating to a monarch or monarchy

monarchical government