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 noun
regally 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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This ground-hugging perennial heralds the arrival of spring with a regal display of fragrant blooms. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Adventurer, a plum burgundy that will give your space a regal interior. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026 Continuing her Italy trip’s Eat, Pray, Love theme, the Princess of Wales showed a very regal trick for keeping her heirlooms clean while making pasta at a farm in Felino. Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 Meanwhile, Queen Camilla sported regal headwear of her own, donning the Diamond Diadem. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 May 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

Time Traveler
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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

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 adverb

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