regal — relating to or befitting a king or queen; magnificent and impressive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or befitting a king or queen; magnificent and impressive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːɡəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's regal, but he just knocked over the trash can.
- She walked with regal grace down the red carpet.
- The hotel's regal lobby made me feel like I should bow to the chandelier.
regal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈriːɡəl/]
relating to or befitting a king or queen; magnificent and impressive
relating to or befitting a king or queen; magnificent and impressive
The regal eagle rules over legal matters!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin regalis, formed from rex meaning 'king'. Used since ancient Roman times to describe matters pertaining to royal authority and kingship, it entered Old French and subsequently English with its associations to monarchical power and dignity.
Breakdown
rex (king) + -alis (relating to, adjective suffix) → regalis, ultimately giving English regal meaning 'of or befitting a king; magnificent'.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's regal, but he just knocked over the trash can.”
“She walked with regal grace down the red carpet.”
“The hotel's regal lobby made me feel like I should bow to the chandelier.”
“The mountain stood in regal solitude against the sunset.”
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