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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2
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
  1. royal
  2. magnificent
  3. aristocratic
  4. glorious
  5. majestic
  6. epic
  7. imposing
  8. grand
Adjective
  • Weapons are also commonly discovered in these tombs, but not only next to royal men.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Charlotte may have royal roots, but the city doesn’t scream about its culture.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of royal
Adjective
  • The gods speak obtusely, even in Nolan’s script, but this magnificent epic leaves us with the ability to heed their meaning.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • While hiking trails will be a challenge for those with mobility issues, the main thoroughfare through Muir Woods will not be and invites everyone to enjoy these magnificent trees and space.
    — Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 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
  • Created by Chicago painter Nathaniel Mary Quinn, the image mashes up caricatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood into a glorious grotesquerie that channels the colorful glam-trash aesthetics of the band’s late-’70s phase.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • There are few things more glorious than walking along the lake in my hometown.
    — Rima Suqi, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of glorious
Adjective
  • Argentina in Kansas City A block northeast of the Country Club Plaza sits a fountain so majestic that it’s often featured on TV live shots.
    — Sam McDowell July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • There’s something charming, if not majestic, about watching one of the team’s biggest, strongest players sprint across the field to be the first in line for every drill.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of majestic
Adjective
  • Next up is a 32% clearance on the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus outdoor speaker, a rugged, floating boombox engineered to make your parties epic.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • In an era when soundbites and short clips reign supreme, some of the most powerful people in the world are sitting down with Lex Fridman to have conversations of epic length.
    — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 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
  • 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
Definition of grand

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