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regal
1[ ree-guhl ]
adjective
- of or relating to a king; royal:
the regal power.
- befitting or resembling a king.
- stately; splendid.
Antonyms:
regal
2[ ree-guhl ]
noun
- a portable reed organ of the 16th and 17th centuries.
regal
1/ ˈ°ù¾±ËÉ¡É™±ô /
adjective
- of, relating to, or befitting a king or queen; royal
regal
2/ ˈ°ù¾±ËÉ¡É™±ô /
noun
- sometimes plural a portable organ equipped only with small reed pipes, popular from the 15th century and recently revived for modern performance
Derived Forms
- ˈ°ù±ð²µ²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- °ù±ðg²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
- °ù±ðg²¹±ô·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of regal2
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of regal1
Origin of regal2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On Friday evening, a women's bout headlined the regal venue for the first time.
Its easy to see why — the Shrine’s regal desert murals, undulating wood balconies and ornate chandeliers make for a captivating place to play and see live music.
About what could happen on Oscar night, the regal yet disarming Torres is choosing to be grateful for all the accolades she’s already received.
McKenna stood a regal 6 feet tall, and could be snippy and imperious when annoyed, friends said.
The thrice-Oscar-nominated actor has often flexed his regal manner onscreen, but rarely has he exuded such a weathered decency and nobility.
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What does regal mean?
Regal is of or relating to royalty, as in Because Elizabeth is the queen, she has regal powers that no one else has.
Regal also describes something thought to be fitting for or resembling a king or queen. A regal stance involves standing up straight, with your arms behind your back and your head held high.
Finally, regal can describe something stately and splendid. A regal coat would be one so fancy that only someone who was royalty would normally wear it.
Example: The regal ball is held in the palace every year and the whole royal family and all their advisors attend.
Where does regal come from?
The first records of the term regal come from the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin °ùŧ²µÄå±ô¾±²õ, meaning “royal.â€
People who are royalty are people who rule a country or other large area or are part of the family that rules. Often, as rulers they are excessively rich, living in luxury few others can afford. Anything regal would be fitting for this lifestyle. Used more casually, something regal is fit for royalty, through quality, culture, or value, even if royalty doesn’t actually use that thing.
Less commonly, a regal is a portable organ from the 1400s that uses brass reed pipes. Regals produce sound when the reeds vibrate, usually within a bellows. While not commonly used anymore, you may hear one played by early music ensembles.
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What are some other forms related to regal?
- regally (adverb)
- regalness (noun)
- regality (noun)
What are some synonyms for regal?
What are some words that share a root or word element with regal?Ìý
What are some words that often get used in discussing regal?
How is regal used in real life?
Regal is used to describe something the speaker thinks is stately or royal.
FACT: Purple is a rich and regal color that can evoke confidence
— The Scope (@TheScope)
Ghanaian weddings are so regal.
— IdoGhana (@sprinklesOfgh)
I will never get over how truly regal it is to watch an American President sign things with a Sharpie.
— Benjamin Byron Davis (@Tooda)
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Is regal used correctly in the following sentence?
With your ripped and dirty clothes, you certainly look regal.
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