regal
adjective
re·gal ˈrē-gəl 
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2
: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid
regality
ri-ˈga-lə-tē
noun regally
ˈrē-gə-lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- kingly
- monarchal
- monarchial
- monarchical
- monarchic
- princely
- queenly
- royal
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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
Recent Examples on the Web Alta Moda runway show in the most regal turquoise ensemble, shining a light on the fine craftsmanship and gloriously maximalist designs of the Italian fashion house and setting herself as the ultimate D&G muse. 
Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 The tones can veer from regal (like Netflix's The Sandman) to playful (Amazon's The Boys) to Marvel's everything-connects cosmos or the CW's budget cheekiness. Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 On her father’s instruction, Max’s sister Solange—a regal, imposing presence, credited as the first African woman psychoanalyst—received me as family. David Wright Faladé, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022 The effect is supremely sophisticated; Platinum 22 smells rich, regal, and, thanks to the warmth of tonka and the smoothness of orris, somehow familiar. April Long, Town & Country, 24 May 2022 Last night on the Met Gala red carpet, Lenny Kravitz embraced his version of gilded glamour with a saucy-yet-regal look. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 May 2022 The Myconian Collection, the most regal villa and resort collection in all of Mykonos, worked throughout the pandemic to open up new locations all over the island—the Panoptis Escape, ideal for a relaxing retreat, being the latest. Rosa Sanchez, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 Attending the Met Gala for its In America: A Lexicon of Fashion exhibition last September, the performer brought regal glam in a show-stopping ensemble. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Spend the day exploring its medieval churches, magnificent monuments, regal palaces, and enchanting squares. Stephanie Orma, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 The tones can veer from regal (like Netflix's The Sandman) to playful (Amazon's The Boys) to Marvel's everything-connects cosmos or the CW's budget cheekiness. Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 On her father’s instruction, Max’s sister Solange—a regal, imposing presence, credited as the first African woman psychoanalyst—received me as family. David Wright Faladé, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022 The effect is supremely sophisticated; Platinum 22 smells rich, regal, and, thanks to the warmth of tonka and the smoothness of orris, somehow familiar. April Long, Town & Country, 24 May 2022 Last night on the Met Gala red carpet, Lenny Kravitz embraced his version of gilded glamour with a saucy-yet-regal look. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 May 2022 The Myconian Collection, the most regal villa and resort collection in all of Mykonos, worked throughout the pandemic to open up new locations all over the island—the Panoptis Escape, ideal for a relaxing retreat, being the latest. Rosa Sanchez, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 Attending the Met Gala for its In America: A Lexicon of Fashion exhibition last September, the performer brought regal glam in a show-stopping ensemble. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Spend the day exploring its medieval churches, magnificent monuments, regal palaces, and enchanting squares. Stephanie Orma, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
regal
adjective
re·gal ˈrē-gəl
: relating to or suitable for a king or queen : royal
regal
adjective
1
as in royal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- royal
- aristocratic
- queenly
- kingly
- monarchical
- magnificent
- princely
- majestic
- monarchial
- monarchal
- monarchic
- imperial
- imposing
- noble
- baronial
- patrician
- stately
- lordly
- monumental
- heroical
- heroic
- grandiose
- splendid
2
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town Synonyms & Similar Words
- magnificent
- majestic
- glorious
- royal
- epic
- imposing
- grand
- imperial
- proud
- monumental
- impressive
- stately
- massive
- baronial
- gallant
- noble
- heroic
- luxurious
- heroical
- grandiose
- august
- splendid
- colossal
- wonderful
- lavish
- operatic
- formidable
- kingly
- gorgeous
- queenly
- remarkable
- tremendous
- extravagant
- cosmic
- sublime
- princely
- marvelous
- magnific
- extraordinary
- awesome
- opulent
- superb
- lordly
- stupendous
- wondrous
- marvellous
- monstrous
- terrific
- resplendent
- sumptuous
- palatial
- Homeric
- prodigious
- divine
- striking
- heavenly
- pompous
- celestial
- cosmical
- prepossessing
- inflated
- apocalyptic
- redoubtable
- awful
- overblown
- palatine
- sensational
- splendiferous
- apocalyptical
- killer
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humble
- unimposing
- modest
- unheroic
- unprepossessing
- lowly
- unimpressive
- ordinary
- common
- shabby
- average
- abject
- sordid
- mediocre
- petty
- meretricious
- puny
- insignificant
- mean
- trivial
- trifling
- paltry
- run-of-the-mill
- second-rate
- measly