adj
Uncommon
regal
REE-guhl
Regal (adj) means Fit for or characteristic of royalty; majestic and dignified. Example: “She wore a regal gown to the state dinner.”
adj
1
Fit for or characteristic of royalty; majestic and dignified.
"She wore a regal gown to the state dinner."
"The old castle still has a regal air about it."
How to use regal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrand and dignified in a way that reminds people of kings and queens.
Common pairings
regal bearing
regal splendor
a regal air
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Word forms
- Plural
- regals
- Comparative
- more regal
- Superlative
- most regal
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Etymology
From Old French regal, from Latin regalis, "royal, kingly," from rex, "king." It shares this Latin root with royal and real (the currency unit).
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What does “regal” mean?
The word “regal” means fit for or characteristic of royalty; majestic and dignified. In plain terms, grand and dignified in a way that reminds people of kings and queens.
How do you pronounce “regal”?
“Regal” is pronounced REE-guhl (/ˈɹiːɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “regal” in a sentence?
Here is “regal” used in a sentence: “She wore a regal gown to the state dinner.”
What part of speech is “regal”?
“Regal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “regal” come from?
The word “regal” comes from Latin. From Old French regal, from Latin regalis, "royal, kingly," from rex, "king." It shares this Latin root with royal and real (the currency unit).
Is “regal” a common word?
“Regal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
