regal

adjective

re·​gal ˈrē-gəl How to pronounce regal (audio)
Synonyms of regal
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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Newman-Thomas determined that a corset felt like the regal touch Cassie would be searching for and reached out to designer Jackson Wiederhoeft, who specializes in corset couture. Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 The atmosphere is regal and luxurious, yet settling and unpretentious. Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026 Seven generations on, the full-size saloon remains the most regal model in the automaker’s wide-ranging portfolio. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 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 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 30 Apr. 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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