adverb

royally

Royally (adverb) means In a manner fit for royalty; grandly. Example: “They were royally entertained at the state banquet.”

adverb

In a manner fit for royalty; grandly.

"They were royally entertained at the state banquet."

(informal) Thoroughly or extremely — often used for something bad.

"He royally messed up the presentation."

"We got royally ripped off at that hotel."

How to use royally

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGrandly, like royalty — or, informally, "completely" (usually about something going wrong).

When to use it

The intensifier sense ("royally screwed up") is informal and often used humorously.

Word forms

more royally comparative, most royally superlative

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Etymology

Simply "royal" plus the adverb ending "-ly."

Synonyms

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like kings like royalty

Rhymes for royally

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “royally” mean?

The word “royally” means in a manner fit for royalty; grandly. In plain terms, grandly, like royalty — or, informally, "completely" (usually about something going wrong).

How do you use “royally” in a sentence?

Here is “royally” used in a sentence: “They were royally entertained at the state banquet.”

What part of speech is “royally”?

“Royally” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “royally” have?

“Royally” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a manner fit for royalty; grandly.