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 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 This regal dress only needs sandals and sparkly accessories to transform into a complete look. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for regal

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Adjective

Prince George, who turned 13 on Wednesday, will join classmates at the all-boys boarding school, which holds a deep significance for the British Royal Family and has a long-standing dress code for all of its students, royal or not.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
In recent years, the royal family has faced numerous health challenges.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Definition of royal

Adjective

And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Pico Lopes, the Shamrock Rovers centre-half recruited on LinkedIn, at the heart of Cape Verde’s defence was magnificent.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

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
Diana, a virgin born into an aristocratic family, was seen as an ideal match for the future king.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of aristocratic

Adjective

Speaking of God, the pedal steel is capable of exaltation, too, the rise and fall of its strings able to emulate a glorious choir or a keening request or spread out like the cosmos itself.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Another gripe for many is the American accents uniformly applied to these characters from Greek mythology when everyone knows that all the glorious empires of Hollywood speak exclusively in British accents.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of glorious

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

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