regal

adjective

ˈrē-gəl How to pronounce regal (audio)
Definition of regalnext
1
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 Wispy Updo More inspiration from The Odyssey premiere, Anne Hathaway channeled Queen Penelope of Ithaca with a wispy high bun that felt equal parts romantic and regal. — Ariel Baker, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026 October 23, 2025 Hotel Luze, San Sebastián A regal stay on peaceful Mount Igeldo where the food is as stunning as the views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 Of course, parents who are in the market for a name that denotes power, magic, and a regal pedigree are drawn to these names. — Parents, 31 July 2026 On the dark side, Leo’s legendary confidence and regal persona can easily come across as arrogant. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
  1. royal
  2. magnificent
  3. aristocratic
  4. glorious
  5. majestic
  6. epic
  7. imposing
  8. grand
Adjective
  • The pair stepped down from their royal duties and moved to California in 2020.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And having survived centuries of royal caprice, and at least one arson attack, the pavilion is now a museum, open to the masses.
    — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of royal
Adjective
  • Originally intended for Florence Cathedral’s roof, the statue proved too heavy to hoist and too magnificent to place so high.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The front of the enormous building faces the magnificent Place Vendôme.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • Around them, an aristocratic winemaker defines his legacy, a legendary maître d’hôtel seeks his heir, and a reverent wine critic pursues the sublime.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026
  • By the 20th century, summer excursions to the Highlands were a fixture of the aristocratic calendar, with transatlantic visitors soon joining the English to shoot, fish, and feign indifference to horizontal rain.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of aristocratic
Adjective
  • Tracing the length of one of these wild, winding promontories is the glorious, 46-mile Queen Charlotte Track, says Helen Pickles in The Times.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 30 Aug. 2026
  • His particular favorites are Yeung’s Green Zebra tomatoes, the Brandywines, and the glorious red-gold Pineapples.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of glorious
Adjective
  • The forest between Bordeaux and a line of majestic sand dunes on the Atlantic is the largest in France, far bigger than any in the Alps or Pyrenees.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of majestic
Adjective
  • For San Francisco, a comeback of epic proportions — the club was down 11-5 entering the fourth inning — was for naught.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Polyphonic and epic, the novel delves into the characters’ quest for authenticity, artistic freedom, and survival in the wake of tragedy.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • When houses squeeze into their lots, vehicles grow more imposing, and storefronts battle for attention, the problem is no longer simply whether something is beautiful or ugly.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of imposing
Adjective
  • Summary The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a leading global beverage event, will announce its grand winners on November 7th.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma sent a set of antique jewels from the grand ducal family to the Parisian jewelry house.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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