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View usage for: (riːgəl) adjectiveIf you describe something as regal, you mean that it is suitable for a king or queen, because it is very impressive or beautiful. He sat with such regal dignity. Never has she looked more regal. Synonyms: royal, majestic, kingly or queenly, noble More Synonyms of regal regally adverb He inclined his head regally. regal in British English 1 (ˈriːɡəl) adjectiveof, relating to, or befitting a king or queen; royal Derived forms regally (ˈregally) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin rēgālis from rēx king regal in British English 2 (ˈriːɡəl) noun(sometimes plural) a portable organ equipped only with small reed pipes, popular from the 15th century and recently revived for modern performance Word origin C16: from French régale; of obscure origin regal in American English (ˈrigəl) adjective2. characteristic of, like, or fit for a monarch; splendid, stately, magnificent, etc. Derived forms regally (ˈregally) adverb Word origin ME < MFr or L: MFr regal < L regalis < rex (gen. regis), a king, akin to regere, to rule: see right Examples of 'regal' in a sentenceregal Then they masked this brute coercion with the trappings of refined culture and regal bearing.She looks very regal because she is wearing a grand dress.He thought he looked really regal in it.Give your winter look a regal feel with one of these plum pieces.From the ground he looks regal and on camera he looks like he is making eye contact with the entire audience.Dressed to the nines, he looks so regal.There's something regal about it.Her elusive dignity seemed only to arouse further interest from the zealous Normans and many by their regal airs thought to win her favor.I was sure they'd be in regal purple today.As her name suggests, there was something regal about Donna.Showing visitors around the hospital, dressed in a sari, she cut something of a regal figure. Word lists withregal instrumentBritish English: regal ADJECTIVE If you describe something as regal, you mean that it is suitable for a king or queen, because it is very impressive or beautiful. He sat with such regal dignity. - American English: regal
- Brazilian Portuguese: real
- Chinese: 王者的
- European Spanish: regio
- French: royal
- German: königlich
- Italian: regale
- Japanese: 王者らしい
- Korean: 왕다운
- European Portuguese: real
- Latin American Spanish: regio
Definition splendid and dignified Never has she looked so regal. Synonyms kingly or queenly fit for a king or queen Additional synonymsDefinition splendid or impressive in appearance a magnificent country house in wooded grounds Synonyms splendid, striking, grand, impressive, august, rich, princely, imposing, elegant, divine (informal), glorious, noble, gorgeous, lavish, elevated, luxurious, majestic, regal, stately, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, exalted, opulent, transcendent, resplendent, splendiferous (facetious) Definition beautiful, dignified, and impressive a majestic country home Synonyms grand, magnificent, impressive, superb, kingly, royal, august, princely, imposing, imperial, noble, splendid, elevated, awesome, dignified, regal, stately, monumental, sublime, lofty, pompous, grandiose, exalted, splendiferous (facetious) Definition impressive and magnificent She was described by contemporaries as possessing a noble bearing and excellent manners. Synonyms dignified, great, august, imposing, impressive, distinguished, magnificent, splendid, stately- refuse
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Additional synonymsDefinition of or characteristic of a prince the embodiment of princely magnificence Synonyms regal, royal, imposing, magnificent, august, grand, imperial, noble, sovereign, majestic, dignified, stately, lofty, high-born Definition causing pride the indignity and degradation inflicted on a proud people Synonyms distinguished, great, grand, imposing, magnificent, noble, august, splendid, eminent, majestic, stately, illustriousDefinition supreme in rank or authority No contract can absolutely restrain a sovereign power. Synonyms supreme, ruling, absolute, chief, royal, principal, dominant, imperial, unlimited, paramount, regal, predominant, monarchal, kingly or queenly |