regal
1of or relating to a king; royal: the regal power.
befitting or resembling a king.
stately; splendid.
Origin of regal
1synonym study For regal
Opposites for regal
Other words from regal
- re·gal·ly, adverb
- re·gal·ness, noun
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Other definitions for regal (2 of 2)
a portable reed organ of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Origin of regal
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How to use regal in a sentence
In the other half of the draw, France, Spain and Portugal, former champions all, managed to eliminate themselves with less than regal performances.
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Best throw blanket: Cotton, cashmere, and more cozy, soft options for all seasons | Florie Korani | July 8, 2021 | Popular-ScienceShe effortlessly dons costume designer Jenny Beavan's sumptuous and regal designs, sketching each sidled movement into its own bit of cinematic art.
Counterpoint: Disney’s Girlboss ‘Cruella’ Actually Rules | Kevin Fallon | May 28, 2021 | The Daily BeastThe next morning, we meet at the Royal Palace, where the regal troops parade past on stately horses.
Actress Madge Sinclair graced her roles with an undeniable and regal presence— no matter the title role— and became a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry.
regal Entertainment Group is the biggest and most geographically diverse theater company in the country.
The Right-Wing Billionaire Who Bowed to North Korea over ‘The Interview’ | Asawin Suebsaeng | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn October, news broke that regal hired Morgan Stanley to explore a possible sale.
The Right-Wing Billionaire Who Bowed to North Korea over ‘The Interview’ | Asawin Suebsaeng | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMarzipan Flowers tells the story of Hadas regal, a 48-year-old woman living on a kibbutz in southern Israel.
Trans in the Holy Land: ‘Marzipan Flowers,’ Tal Kallai, and the Shattering of Israel’s LGBT Taboos | Itay Hod | November 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith unexpected help from her transgender roommate, regal finds the strength to put her life back together.
Trans in the Holy Land: ‘Marzipan Flowers,’ Tal Kallai, and the Shattering of Israel’s LGBT Taboos | Itay Hod | November 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter her husband dies in a freak accident, regal moves to Tel Aviv.
Trans in the Holy Land: ‘Marzipan Flowers,’ Tal Kallai, and the Shattering of Israel’s LGBT Taboos | Itay Hod | November 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was recalled, and again moved, in calm triumph, from his obscure chambers to the regal palace of the minister.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottShe appealed to him as a glorious woman, regal in her carriage, wondrous in her youth and beauty.
The Everlasting Arms | Joseph HockingScarcely a great name in English literature could be produced which had not been supported by regal or individual generosity.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanBut the principal figure is truly great, in its noble, regal attitude, and quite unconstrained in its dramatic pose.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther"Let's go into this place," he said, turning in towards the hospitable portals of the regal.
From Place to Place | Irvin S. Cobb
British Dictionary definitions for regal (1 of 2)
/ (ˈriːɡəl) /
of, relating to, or befitting a king or queen; royal
Origin of regal
1Derived forms of regal
- regally, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for regal (2 of 2)
/ (ˈriːɡəl) /
(sometimes plural) a portable organ equipped only with small reed pipes, popular from the 15th century and recently revived for modern performance
Origin of regal
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