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 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

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Adjective

William, royal patron of the Football Association and an Aston Villa fan, is visiting Merseyside to launch On Your Side, a suicide prevention toolkit for people in sport.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The off-the-shoulder design finished above the knee, breaking with traditional expectations of how a royal woman should dress.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of royal

Adjective

As Katia Schörle, one of the experts featured in the film, explains, wild animals embodied a world that was both magnificent and terrifying.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Drawing on the rich architectural heritage here, magnificent historic properties have been turned into elegant boutique hotels, not only in the capital but also in tranquil villages across the island.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

Often, entrants include these alongside aristocratic and highbrow interests in a way that could reduce the appearance of snobbishness.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2026
The Village Photographer Madeleine de Sinéty sloughed off her aristocratic upbringing and spent her life capturing small-town life in Brittany and Maine.

— The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of aristocratic

Adjective

In their new home, the past clings to Everton; restless, a bad joke, craving more, loud, glorious.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
This is The Fantasticks, known and adored across the globe, in a Broadway premiere that brings glorious new life to the beloved classic.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

On Day 9, a big move at the top of the women’s game, two epic men’s matches and some surprising doubles drama.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
But Khrzhanovsky’s original idea, for an epic biopic on the life of Landau, never completely disappeared though.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 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

The hulking, five-story border checkpoint facility, which loomed over the surrounding area in the grand style of Chinese government facilities, has been obliterated.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
In recent months, Warsh has not made such grand statements publicly.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of grand

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