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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The historic charm — the regal theaters and terraced houses — was part of the pull. Gerald Narciso Jeremie Souteyrat, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 The movie belongs to Eunice, portrayed with regal but human-scaled bravery by the superb and Oscar-nominated Fernanda Torres. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 According to Haug, white chrome can turn a manicure elegant and shiny, while gold, silver, and bronze chrome mimics jewelry, the royal and regal. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025 The dramatic sleeves added to the regal nature of the frock. Essence, 3 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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