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

• 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

Hacks nominee Jean Smart looked positively regal in an emerald green turtleneck Christian Siriano gown and a statement necklace as well as other pieces from Rahaminov Diamonds. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025

With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025

Ariana DeBose Ariana DeBose’s McQueen look brought a regal touch to Thursday’s dinner. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025

Originally built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, Grand Hotel Fasano has evolved over the decades from a regal retreat into a gathering place for Europe's creative elite. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

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