regal

adjective

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

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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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View this post on Instagram Stylistically, Roan has been setting aside some of her harder or more regal imagery lately. — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 Topping off her regal wardrobe moment, Middleton wore Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, one of her most frequently worn royal jewels. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Tracee Ellis Ross’s voluminous Afro, for example, sits right at her collarbone for a regal look. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 The hotel's 18 rooms and five suites are all individually decorated with gloriously over-the-top touches in the form of antiques, sumptuous velvet duvet covers, and regal tones of red and gold that harken back to the property's royal history. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 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

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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 Oct. 2026.

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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
ˈrē-gə-lē How to pronounce regal (audio)
adverb

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