royal

adjective

ˈrȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce royal (audio)
Definition of royalnext
1
as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler the school superintendent received a royal welcome

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2
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception had a royal argument over family finances

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3
as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort unfortunately, there is no royal way for a person to achieve maturity

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Recent Examples of royal In October 2025, King Charles stripped Andrew of his royal titles, and since then, Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and evicted from the Royal Lodge. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026 In the years that followed, the monarchy’s presence in soccer was primarily ensured by other members of the royal family. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 Since becoming a part of the royal family, the Princess of Wales has attended several public events and is known for her elegant fashion sense. — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Cracks in the relationships between the Sussexes and the extended royal family deepened when Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior members of the royal family in 2020, relocating to California. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for royal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
  1. regal
  2. magnificent
  3. smooth
  4. aristocratic
  5. glorious
  6. easy
  7. epic
  8. simple
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of regal
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
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  • Ahead, Vogue’s edit of the best ultrasonic skin scrubbers to help decongest pores, lift away buildup, and leave skin looking smoother.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The process for acquiring this kind of visa in the country is clear and smooth, just like the beloved waters surrounding its nearly 80 major islands.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
Definition of smooth
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
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  • 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
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  • Already large clinical trials are testing if certain drugs could prevent or at least delay the disease — and if any of those pan out, doctors will need an easy way to tell who should try them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Would District 24 be an easy target because Frederica is no longer there?
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of easy
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
  • With the bulge-bracket firms the clear winners, choosing a VC has become simpler.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The original historic rooms feature heavy drapery, regal-looking bed frames, and simple baths.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of simple

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