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 of regal

• royal
• aristocratic

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

Settle wore a black-and-white tuxedo, and Shanice delivered a regal pop of color with a gold strapless dress. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026

The songwriting is airtight, regal but sometimes necessarily absurd, and tastefully cognizant of which points in Madonna’s career are most beloved. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Zendaya made her auburn bob look so regal with soft, bouncy curls. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

For those who want the chance to see the eastern regal fritillary butterfly, wildlife staff at Fort Indiantown Gap will provide tours on June 29, July 1, July 8 and July 10. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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

Rhymes for regal

• beagle
• eagle
• legal
• riegel
• spiegel
• extralegal
• paralegal
• illegal
• viceregal
• medicolegal

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