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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Kate Middleton just joined the royal family for Commonwealth Day, sending several subtle fashion statements with her regal red ensemble. Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Fashion mavens Campbell and Wintour rounded out the celeb audience with regal glamour. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025 One of England’s most tragic regal figures, she was executed at the Tower of London in 1554. Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 The British monarch has made a rare regal venture into the world of music, teaming with Apple Music on both a collection of tracks and special broadcast to go out later this month. Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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