adverb
royally
Royally (adverb) means In a manner fit for royalty; grandly. Example: “They were royally entertained at the state banquet.”
adverb
1
In a manner fit for royalty; grandly.
"They were royally entertained at the state banquet."
2
(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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more royally
- Superlative
- most royally
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Etymology
Simply "royal" plus the adverb ending "-ly."
Synonyms
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like kings
like royalty
Rhymes for royally
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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.
