regal

adjective

re·​gal ˈrē-gəl How to pronounce regal (audio)
Synonyms of regalnext
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2
: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid
regality noun
regally adverb

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
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Once the tallest building in the city, these former offices built by Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler continue to be a landmark in downtown Atlanta, having been converted into a regal hotel in 2019. Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 Her long honey-blonde hair was elegantly adorned with a fascinator, adding a regal touch perfect for the event. María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025 While these elements of style are likely to remain even when Kate eventually becomes queen (after all, Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her off-duty Balmoral style throughout her reign), this year has given an insight into what her regal wardrobe might look like, when the time comes. Emily Chan, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025 If pictures paint the proverbial thousand words, this collection take you back to 1975 in fittingly regal fashion. Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regal

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of regal was in the 15th century

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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regal. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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regal

adjective
re·​gal ˈrē-gəl How to pronounce regal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2
: of remarkable excellence or magnificence : splendid
regally adverb

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