monarchical

adjective mo·nar·chi·cal \mə-ˈnär-ki-kəl, mä-\

: of or relating to a monarch or monarchy

Full Definition of MONARCHICAL

: of, relating to, suggestive of, or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy

— mo·nar·chi·cal·ly \-ki-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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mo·nar·chi·cal also mo·nar·chic \-kik\

1793

Synonyms: kingly, monarchal (or monarchial), princely, queenly, regal, royal

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