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 Settle wore a black-and-white tuxedo, and Shanice delivered a regal pop of color with a gold strapless dress. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The songwriting is airtight, regal but sometimes necessarily absurd, and tastefully cognizant of which points in Madonna’s career are most beloved. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for regal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal

Adjective

Following their royal wedding, which was watched by 750 million viewers around the world, the couple boarded the royal yacht Britannia for a 12-day tour of the Mediterranean.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
At the time, Persian was the language of the royal court and literary culture.

— Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of royal

Adjective

Scenic drives along Independence Pass and Castle Creek Road, hikes through the Maroon Bells, and crisp mountain air make fall one of the most spectacular times to experience this magnificent Rocky Mountain oasis.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
Fortunately, film is a visual medium and Sienkiewicz’s magnificent artwork provides top shelf eye candy as the shifting cast of actors, directors, art collectors and artists extol his work.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

Letizia is the first person with a non-aristocratic background to marry into the Spanish royal family and become queen, according to TIME.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
The Hotel Due Mari, a 17th-century aristocratic villa formerly owned by the marquesses of Bolasco, sits between Sestri’s two bays.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of aristocratic

Adjective

Delphiniums are tall, majestic flowering plants that provide a strong vertical accent to perennial borders.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
The olive trees outside their home, majestic and thriving — not just a livelihood for many local farmers but a symbol of community.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

Greeks will tell you that Homer’s epic tale with its themes of hospitality, loyalty, feasting, and homecoming is still a true reflection of Greek culture today.

— Heidi Fuller-love, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Idda takes an epic approach to unearthing the packed layers of a stewing friendship.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

Propaganda posters from the era from both the democratic United States and the Axis powers surround the imposing, heavy-duty boots, covered in animal hair and insulation.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
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

Definition of imposing

Adjective

Thousands of fans — treated with Doctor Doom masks and capes — waited nearly days to get a glimpse of Feige’s grand plan for the next era of the MCU.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 26 July 2026
The grand possibilities came down to James choosing to ride with Curry for a most fascinating journey.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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