REGAL Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

regal

adjective

ˈrē-gəl

Definition of regal

as in royal

fit for or worthy of a royal ruler the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen

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as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town

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Recent Examples of regal The regal fritillary butterfly and its declining numbers began to get more attention in the mid-1990s. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Inside, the polished teak floors, Siamese art, and silk furnishings evoke Northern Thai style while the regal bathrooms feature deep-soaking tubs framed by a window of greenery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 This regal dress only needs sandals and sparkly accessories to transform into a complete look. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The occupational therapist’s bug-eyed goldfish and my attending’s regal twin tabbies, Sasha and Mischa, stare back at me from the wall. — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for regal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal

Adjective

Emirati curator and Sharjah royal family member Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi has been announced as the new chairperson of the Sharjah Museums Authority which oversees a network of cultural institutions across the emirate of Sharjah in the UAE.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Her return to Eliot Zed kept the look in a familiar royal shoe lane.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of royal

Adjective

Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The Bowers & Wilkins audio system is magnificent to listen to but also ingeniously integrated within the cockpit.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

As models walked out into the museum gardens with an air of aristocratic tradition, the show became exquisite, almost cinematic.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The Sunday Times has reported claims about Farage’s financial relationship with George Cottrell, an aristocratic, crypto-gambling entrepreneur and on-off aide to the Reform UK leader.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of aristocratic

Adjective

Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

Mario Lopez’s new Christmas movie — much like his epic Christmas celebrations at home — has become a family affair.

— Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Shobeir denied Argentina again five minutes before halftime as Julián Álvarez attempted to turn in a cross from Tagliafico, but the diving Egyptian keeper continued his brilliant game with an epic save.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

The source of Soloviev’s angst lay in part in growing up with a father who was one of the more imposing, cantankerous figures in the history of New York real estate — a demographic with stiff competition.

— Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Definition of imposing

Adjective

True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
The Grammy darling and the Super Bowl champion gathered with Prince William and Kate Middleton for a secret meeting ahead of the grand yet private ceremony on Friday, July 3, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to People.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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