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

Denim with velvet gradient effects in blue, lace overlays and voluminous wide-leg silhouettes that use up to 60 percent more fabric than standard fits help tell this regal story. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026

This time, there was no royal walkabout, but a mix of quasi-regal public engagements and private commercial events for a tour that’s part-celebrity, part-charity. —Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026

The restaurant unfolds with a courtyard still anchored by its majestic banyan tree outfitted with strings of lights while new structures house two indoor dining rooms and a regal bar. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

Befitting a strong, regal baby, this name can also easily be shortened. —Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 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