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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In true regal fashion, the lavish ceremony drew an astounding 30 million viewers. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Worth the splurge are the time-capsule rooms, which have regal four-poster beds. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 Stay at Rusacks St Andrews, a regal 19th-century hotel by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, that fronts the fairways of the Old Course and is walking distance to all that the city has to offer. Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 The sidewalk was narrow, but strangers instinctively gave him a regal berth. H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 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 19 Mar. 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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