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

• kingly
• monarchal
• monarchial
• monarchical
• monarchic
• princely
• queenly
• royal

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

But the tracks shine here, rendered with seamless transitions, giving the whole thing a regal Donna Summer/Diana Ross grandeur. —Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024

The palette highlights the opulence and luxury that is traditionally linked to the regal color. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024

This regal candle blends white florals with a cashmere wood accord for warmth, honey for sweetness, and leather for subtle earthiness. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024

In context, Franklin was critiquing a rather dumpy drawing of an eagle lacking a regal beak by the Society of the Cincinnati, which had adopted the nation’s bird as its symbol. —Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024

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

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