royal

adjective

ˈrȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce royal (audio)
Definition of royalnext
1
as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler the school superintendent received a royal welcome

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2
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception had a royal argument over family finances

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3
as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort unfortunately, there is no royal way for a person to achieve maturity

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Recent Examples of royal The Sultan of Oman was met in London by Prince William on Tuesday morning before the pair travelled together to Windsor, where the majority of the royal engagements took place. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 In addition to Kate completing the Three Peaks Challenge in June, William serves as the royal patron of Mountain Rescue England. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026 Critics say the revisions discriminate against people based on their family background or gender and put pressure on younger members of the royal family to produce male offspring. — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 But experts say the effect will be limited because the law does not give royal status to their future husbands and children. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for royal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
  1. regal
  2. magnificent
  3. smooth
  4. aristocratic
  5. glorious
  6. easy
  7. epic
  8. simple
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of regal
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  • Omaanda is among a handful of smart new lodges upping the game amid the remote and magnificent landscapes of Namibia, a rising star on the African safari circuit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnificent
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  • And unlike the typical wire whisk, the smooth plastic attachments are incredibly easy to clean.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the smoother operations reported in Miami-Dade, Scott advised Broward County voters not to take chances with the postal system.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • Taylor, who reportedly bought his aristocratic title on the internet, was jailed for three years for selling a fake painting by the British artist Lowry through auction house Bonhams.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Similarly, after the traumas of the Civil War and Reconstruction, some Southern writers emphasized aberrant behavior to undercut the aristocratic whitewash of gentility and custom.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of aristocratic
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  • The San Francisco head coach’s time as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator was both glorious and heartbreaking.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But even those without a passion for specialty groceries end up there sooner or later for the glorious, enormous, budget-friendly sandwiches.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of glorious
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  • Rocket is also known for its quality customer service and easy-to-use website.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Insider tip Salt Ranch is about five miles from both Lower Broad and East Nashville’s Five Points, an easy Uber ride away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of easy
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  • Her novels are often narrated in first person and range from intimate confessions to buoyant epic sagas.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Two fighters, Lucario and Greninja, appeared, broke through the frozen screen and fought on the shattered ice blocks in an epic battle.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • The actor wore a long black leather coat over a simple black tank, paired with straight-leg blue jeans cinched with a leather belt.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The company played with flexible workdays instead of rigid schedules, clearer windows for collaboration, simpler rules for meetings, better ways to share and document work, and more intentional reasons for coming together in person.
    — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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