regal

adjective
UK: /ˈriːɡəl/
US: /ˈriːɡəl/

  1. Belonging to or befitting a king or queen; royal.

    1. The queen looked regal in her gown and tiara.
    2. The actor's regal bearing made him perfect for playing kings.

  2. Magnificent or dignified; stately.

    1. The hotel had a regal appearance with its grand staircase.
    2. The mountains stood in regal splendor against the clear blue sky.

Synonyms

royal kingly magnificent stately queenly majestic grand
regal noun

  1. A type of portable organ, often used in the 16th and 17th centuries.

    1. The museum displayed a regal, a rare instrument from the Renaissance.
    2. He studied the construction of the regal to understand its unique sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regal" in English means: Belonging to or befitting a king or queen; royal., Magnificent or dignified; stately..

The phonetic transcription of "regal" is /ˈriːɡəl/ in British English and /ˈriːɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regal": royal, kingly, magnificent, stately, queenly, majestic, grand.

Example usage of "regal": "The queen looked regal in her gown and tiara.". More examples on the page.