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

Such was one family's realization when their life with one dog, a regal Chow Chow named Dexter, was transformed by the addition of a new puppy sibling. —Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025

Colum and Dougal enter in regal fashion, accompanied by a bagpiper. —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025

King, his regal wife Pam (Ilfenesh Hadera) and their son Trey (Aubrey Joseph) share a luxe Brooklyn waterfront perch with King’s friend and driver Paul (Jeffrey Wright), whose own son Kyle (Elijah Wright, Jeffrey’s real-life son) is Trey’s best friend. —Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi balances regal grandeur with serene grace—its Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque radiant in white marble, floral mosaics, and crystal chandeliers. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 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