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 However, the media mogul—who hosted their landmark 2021 special—has no interest in revisiting royal drama. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026 While Diana’s sons are reportedly in the middle of a royal rift, their aunt has remained close to both of them. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026 That combination—royalty, culture and capital—is what makes this more than another investment conference or ceremonial royal visit. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The annual review noted that visitors dropped to Windsor Castle and the Royal Mews, a working stables that houses the coaches and carriages used by the royal family. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 29 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
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  • Taste aside, there’s something regal about the preservation of tradition.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 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
Definition of regal
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  • 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
  • The shampoo makes my hair feel squeaky clean and refreshed without stripping my hair and the conditioner makes my hair feel glassy and smooth like butter.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Venus enters Libra and your 3rd House of Communication, helping conversations feel smoother, warmer, and more persuasive.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
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
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  • 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
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  • Holes left lying around for even the most slothful of AI are just begging for an easy AI escape.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The fool-proof collection covers all the bases from your first cleanse to your five-to-nine, and easy refreshes throughout the day.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of easy
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
  • Abernathy Greenway Park walk with Trees Atlanta Take a walk through the park with a Trees Atlanta docent, who will teach simple tricks for telling trees apart and share stories about why trees are important and how to protect them.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Oldest Person in the World takes an ostensibly simple premise and explores its deeper resonance.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
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