regal

adjective

re·​gal ˈrē-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or suitable for a king

2

: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid

regality

ri-ˈga-lə-tē 

noun

regally

ˈrē-gə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• kingly
• monarchal
• monarchial
• monarchical
• monarchic
• princely
• queenly
• royal

Examples of regal in a Sentence

the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen

envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town

Recent Examples on the Web

Danielle Brooks Danielle Brooks opted for a regal display. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025

The Schiaparelli number which was directly from the house’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection is regal on the singer. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025

Mindy Kaling Mindy Kaling looks regal in a coat and floor-length skirt with statement buttons, all tied together with a cummerbund that trails her, made custom by Harbison Studio. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are the perfect pair in black-and-white Prada. —Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025

Like the other scents, Grey Blazer is aromatic but also has a regal edge. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for regal

• beagle
• eagle
• legal
• riegel
• spiegel
• extralegal
• paralegal
• illegal
• viceregal
• medicolegal

Kids Definition

regal

adjective

re·​gal ˈrē-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or suitable for a king

2

: of remarkable excellence or magnificence : splendid

regally

ˈrē-gə-lē 

adverb