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 Jennifer Lopez put a regal twist on lingerie dressing in her latest Instagram post. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026 Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Helen of Troy, delivered some of the tour’s most regal fashion moments. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 In the downstairs bar, polished modern Zieta Studio stools sit opposite an old 1815 painting depicting a sergeant clad in white boots and a regal red jacket. — Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 Settle wore a black-and-white tuxedo, and Shanice delivered a regal pop of color with a gold strapless dress. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal

Adjective

The two weren’t mentioned in the announcement, or in the royal family’s congratulatory post, and the entire British royal family has gone out of its way to separate itself from Andrew and Fergie, considering their recent scandals.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2026
The Qatari royal family's donation of the luxury jet valued at approximately $400 million, an unprecedented foreign gift, raised questions from some lawmakers and ethics experts.

— Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of royal

Adjective

Guests can also choose to tack on optional experiences, including a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel temple and high tea at Aswan’s historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Thanks to the magnificent gothic Minster looking down on winding medieval streets with quirky names such as The Shambles and Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, tourists descend on the city in the tens of thousands every week.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

Despite no longer being official royal house members, they are styled with aristocratic titles and remain in the line of succession.

— Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
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

Definition of aristocratic

Adjective

So, too, are the smart shops of Andrassy Avenue, a broad boulevard modeled on the Champs-Élysées, the Franz Litzst museum, and the glorious Hungarian State opera house.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
In the meantime, Democrats have seemingly resolved at least one 2028 fight, a fracas marked by snarking, backbiting and plenty of acrimony — all the things that make our politics such a grand and glorious endeavor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

The large, majestic tree in your neighbor’s yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
The team effort to give the majestic bird a chance means a lot and shows how loved the bald eagles of Big Rock Park are.

— Jessica Guay, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

Cruise down the river with views of the Teton Range—keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and your camera ready for some epic photo ops.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
That memecoin briefly exploded in value – and then crashed in an epic selloff that left nearly a million investors facing losses.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 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

In the meantime, Democrats have seemingly resolved at least one 2028 fight, a fracas marked by snarking, backbiting and plenty of acrimony — all the things that make our politics such a grand and glorious endeavor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
As daylight faded, visitors explored inside the grand hall and wandered the gardens before the night ended with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over the property.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

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