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

On the dark side, Leo’s legendary confidence and regal persona can easily come across as arrogant. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Jennifer Lopez is cementing her status as music royalty with a regal accessory fit for a queen. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Helen of Troy, delivered some of the tour’s most regal fashion moments. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

In the downstairs bar, polished modern Zieta Studio stools sit opposite an old 1815 painting depicting a sergeant clad in white boots and a regal red jacket. — Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 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