monarchical

adjective

mo·​nar·​chi·​cal mə-ˈnär-ki-kəl How to pronounce monarchical (audio)
mä-
variants or less commonly monarchic
mə-ˈnär-kik How to pronounce monarchical (audio)
mä-
Synonyms of monarchicalnext
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy
monarchically
mə-ˈnär-ki-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce monarchical (audio)
mä-
adverb

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guests who stay in the hotel's most expensive suite live in monarchical splendor
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Nor was dominance by descendants of the Emerald Isle a case of monarchical nepotism. — David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 As much as words held power, so too did symbols, especially those reflecting monarchical versus colonial power. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 Zelizer said Trump’s financial entanglements might be the most monarchical part of his administration. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 For the first time in 37 years, the channel did not broadcast the Commonwealth Day ceremony, one of the most important events in the British monarchical calendar, live. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monarchical

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First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of monarchical was in 1793

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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monarchical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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monarchical

adjective
mo·​nar·​chi·​cal mə-ˈnär-ki-kəl How to pronounce monarchical (audio)
mä-
variants also monarchic
-ˈnär-kik How to pronounce monarchical (audio)
: of or relating to a monarch or monarchy
monarchical government
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