royal
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- regal, imperial, kingly, princely, queenly, sovereign
- splendid, grand, impressive, magnificent, majestic, stately

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Related Words: glorious, resplendent, splendid, superb, august, imposing, stately

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. roy‧al¹ S3 W1 /ˈrɔɪəl/ adjective [only before noun]
[Word Family: noun: royal, royalist, royalty; adjective: royal, royalist; adverb: royally]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: roial, from Latin regalis; ⇒ regal]

1. relating to or belonging to a king or queen ⇒ regal:
the royal palace
the royal family

2. used in the names of organizations that serve or are supported by a king or queen:
the Royal Navy
the Royal College of Music

3. very impressive, as if done for a king or queen:
a royal welcome

4. the royal 'we' British English the use of the word ‘we’ instead of ‘I’ by the Queen or King
—royally adverb

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. royal² noun [countable]
[Word Family: noun: royal, royalist, royalty; adjective: royal, royalist; adverb: royally]
informal a member of a royal family Antonym : commoner

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲