Synonyms of regal

regal

adjective

ˈrē-gəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• royal
• aristocratic
• monarchical
• magnificent
• kingly
• princely
• queenly
• imposing
• imperial
• monarchal
• majestic
• noble
• monumental
• patrician
• heroic
• baronial
• lordly
• stately
• splendid
• grandiose

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• magnificent
• glorious
• majestic
• epic
• royal
• imposing
• grand
• proud
• imperial
• massive
• monumental
• impressive
• heroic
• stately
• noble
• gallant
• wonderful
• operatic
• luxurious
• splendid
• colossal
• grandiose
• lavish
• baronial
• formidable
• august
• tremendous
• remarkable
• Homeric
• gorgeous
• cosmic
• extraordinary
• sublime
• marvelous
• kingly
• extravagant
• awesome
• princely
• magnific
• superb
• queenly
• stupendous
• monstrous
• terrific
• wondrous
• divine
• prodigious
• striking
• lordly
• opulent
• sumptuous
• heavenly
• celestial
• palatial
• inflated
• pompous
• apocalyptic
• awful
• prepossessing
• redoubtable
• resplendent
• sensational
• killer
• overblown
• splendiferous
• palatine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humble
• modest
• unimpressive
• lowly
• ordinary
• unprepossessing
• common
• unimposing
• average
• unheroic
• shabby
• mediocre
• abject
• sordid
• petty
• meretricious
• mean
• puny
• insignificant
• trivial
• trifling
• second-rate
• paltry
• run-of-the-mill
• measly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regal

There’s something touching about her imperiousness, a regal vulnerability that shines through even in her romantic interaction with Dussie Mae (CJ Obilom), whom Levee has his predatory eye on. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

His oceanic roots and regal presence reflect the franchise's enduring legacy. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Aug. 2026

The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

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