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regal

adjective
re·​gal | \ ˈrÄ“-gÉ™l How to pronounce regal (audio) \

Definition of regal

1 : of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2 : of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid

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Other Words from regal

regality \ ri-​ˈga-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce regality (audio) \ noun
regally \ ˈrÄ“-​gÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce regally (audio) \ 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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There is something regal about it, a suggestion of potential power. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, "Félix Auger-Aliassime Is Trying to Stay Calm," 24 Aug. 2019 The hotel is located slope-side, a regal lodge secluded among fragrant sage, Manzanita, and pines. Agatha French, Orange County Register, "Lake Tahoe: The jewel of the Sierras shines bright," 21 Aug. 2019 Its main champions are Batsheva Hay (the choice of cool girls citywide) and Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, who takes a more regal-England spin to the trend. Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "Little Women Dressing Is Already 2019's Biggest Trend," 14 Aug. 2019 For now, maybe just repeat after me one more time and revel in the regal pleasure of the word: kokoshnik. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "The Romanovs’ Favorite Tiara Is Back On Trend," 13 Aug. 2019 To wit, the cover of the magazine's Aug. 2019 issue finds Houston legend Trudy Lynn striking a regal pose -- clad in sequins and arms outstretched. Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, "Living Blues honors Trudy Lynn, other local blues musicians," 9 Aug. 2019 Indeed, and dining at the new Feng is a regal experience. Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "Review: Regal dining at Feng Chophouse in Hartford (but for a king’s ransom)," 8 Aug. 2019 With a standard panoramic sunroof, there are nearly 42 inches of front headroom and 40.4 inches in back with almost 43 inches of regal legroom. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV: a royal rite of passage," 2 Aug. 2019 The Saudis give him a regal welcome, awarding Trump a medal, announcing plans for arms and business deals and inviting the president to take part in a traditional sword dance. NBC News, "The top 11 favors the Trump administration has done for Saudi Arabia," 25 July 2019

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First Known Use of regal

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for regal

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal

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regal

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of regal

: of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen

regal

adjective
re·​gal | \ ˈrÄ“-gÉ™l How to pronounce regal (audio) \

Kids Definition of regal

: relating to or suitable for a king or queen : royal

Other Words from regal

regally adverb

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