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regal
1[ ree-guhl ]
adjective
- of or relating to a king; royal:
the regal power.
- befitting or resembling a king.
- stately; splendid.
Antonyms: base
regal
2[ ree-guhl ]
noun
- a portable reed organ of the 16th and 17th centuries.
regal
1/ ˈriːɡəl /
adjective
- of, relating to, or befitting a king or queen; royal
regal
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
Derived Forms
- ˈregally, adverb
Other Words From
- regal·ly adverb
- regal·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of regal2
Word History and Origins
Origin of regal1
Origin of regal2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Yankees were the third team in town, and the most regal of them all.
Morris whips out his phone to record video of his mother, looking regal in a black gown, posing as everyone takes in her look.
The president has recently sought to present himself as an aloof, almost regal figure, merely interested in safeguarding national stability.
And testament to her regal magnetism, she escapes mostly intact.
“There are those who have mistaken my caution for weakness,” she says, a line D’Arcy delivers with the regal chill of a woman who’s had enough.
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What does regal mean?
Regal is of or relating to royalty, as in Because Elizabeth is the queen, she has regal powers that no one else has.
Regal also describes something thought to be fitting for or resembling a king or queen. A regal stance involves standing up straight, with your arms behind your back and your head held high.
Finally, regal can describe something stately and splendid. A regal coat would be one so fancy that only someone who was royalty would normally wear it.
Example: The regal ball is held in the palace every year and the whole royal family and all their advisors attend.
Where does regal come from?
The first records of the term regal come from the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin rēgālis, meaning “royal.”
People who are royalty are people who rule a country or other large area or are part of the family that rules. Often, as rulers they are excessively rich, living in luxury few others can afford. Anything regal would be fitting for this lifestyle. Used more casually, something regal is fit for royalty, through quality, culture, or value, even if royalty doesn’t actually use that thing.
Less commonly, a regal is a portable organ from the 1400s that uses brass reed pipes. Regals produce sound when the reeds vibrate, usually within a bellows. While not commonly used anymore, you may hear one played by early music ensembles.
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What are some other forms related to regal?
- regally (adverb)
- regalness (noun)
- regality (noun)
What are some synonyms for regal?
What are some words that share a root or word element with regal?
What are some words that often get used in discussing regal?
How is regal used in real life?
Regal is used to describe something the speaker thinks is stately or royal.
FACT: Purple is a rich and regal color that can evoke confidence
— The Scope (@TheScope) April 13, 2014
Ghanaian weddings are so regal. pic.twitter.com/swwxfSNRM2
— IdoGhana (@sprinklesOfgh) November 9, 2021
I will never get over how truly regal it is to watch an American President sign things with a Sharpie.
— Benjamin Byron Davis (@Tooda) August 26, 2020
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Is regal used correctly in the following sentence?
With your ripped and dirty clothes, you certainly look regal.
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