regal

adjective

re·​gal ˈrē-gəl How to pronounce regal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2
: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid
regality noun
regally adverb

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
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Like the other scents, Grey Blazer is aromatic but also has a regal edge. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025 Georgina Rodríguez's Met Gala debut was as regal as could be. Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025 Event co-chair Colman Domingo’s high-drama, bright blue, pleated and floor-sweeping Valentino cape was at once regal and an homage to the late, great fashion journalist André Leon Talley, who once famously wore a cape to the Gala. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025 The lodge got its name from the bucket list gamefish that attracts anglers from around the world seeking to hook up with the silver king, the nickname given to the regal tarpon. Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for regal

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of regal was in the 15th century

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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regal. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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regal

adjective
re·​gal ˈrē-gəl How to pronounce regal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2
: of remarkable excellence or magnificence : splendid
regally adverb

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