First Known Use: 14th century
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regal
adjective re·gal \ˈrē-gəl\
: of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen
Full Definition of REGAL
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2
: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid
— re·gal·i·ty \ri-ˈga-lə-tē\ noun
— re·gal·ly \ˈrē-gə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of REGAL
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal
Related to REGAL
- Synonyms
- kingly, monarchal (or monarchial), princely, queenly, monarchical, royal
- Antonyms
- humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive
REGAL Defined for Kids
regal
adjective re·gal \ˈrē-gəl\
Definition of REGAL for Kids
: relating to or suitable for a king or queen : royal
— re·gal·ly adverb
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