royal

adjective
UK: /ˈrɔɪəl/
US: /ˈrɔɪəl/

  1. Belonging to or relating to a king or queen.

    1. The royal family lives in a palace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The historical texts describe the royal court's intricate traditions. [ ] [ ]

  2. Suitable for or resembling a king or queen; magnificent.

    1. They gave the princess a royal welcome. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hotel offered a royal suite with breathtaking views. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used or supported by a king or queen.

    1. The royal academy was a great success. [ ] [ ]
    2. This initiative received royal assent, confirming its legitimacy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

noble splendid regal grand majestic
royal noun

  1. A member of a royal family.

    1. The royal attended the charity event. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actions of a royal should reflect well on the monarchy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "royal" in English means: Belonging to or relating to a king or queen., Suitable for or resembling a king or queen; magnificent., Used or supported by a king or queen..

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

Synonyms for "royal": noble, splendid, regal, grand, majestic.

Example usage of "royal": "The royal family lives in a palace.". More examples on the page.