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 WebOrganizers have staged the event almost like a regal coronation, as if Donald Trump had already taken the throne and won the election.—Eugene Robinson, Washington Post, 18 July 2024 Queen Camilla commanded attention in a regal ensemble for the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday in London.—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 July 2024 He was draped in the famous Robe of State, a regal red cape trimmed with Miniver.—Sophie Magalhaes, ABC News, 17 July 2024 Advocates say fans of the regal butterfly species can preserve its beauty by planting milkweed in their backyard or garden.—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for regal
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal
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