royal
- adjective
- /ˈrɔɪəl/
- Most of all, they spoke of Kasin, the royal city of the kingdom of Neva.
- the royal family
- a royal palace
- the royal court
So I got more contacts, more royal contacts as I went on.
- So I got more contacts, more royal contacts as I went on.
- I didn't realize you were the royal Princess of Contenberg.
- It doesn't sound royal to me, he replied.
- Hit you with my my best royal British accent.
- I had sources within the royal world.
- Better, the old saying, royal purple makes a noble shroud.
Examples
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This would be the princess's first royal duty.
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King Henry insisted on his royal prerogatives, especially that of mercy.
Academic text (2011) -
We're gonna be late to the royal wedding.
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The Queen Mother and the rest of the royal party are already on board.
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Prince Andrew, the Royal Special Representative for Trade and Investment...
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As king, he met with the principal men of London, offering them royal charters in exchange for tithes.
Fiction book (1991) -
Down in the counties, local rulers usually obeyed royal commands when they received them.
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The royal family attended the special celebration at the palace.
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She wore a royal gown that shimmered under the lights.
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His royal demeanor impressed everyone at the formal event.
Synonyms
Having a grand and formal appearance like a king or queen
Having the style, power, or position of a king
Relating to a country ruled by a king or queen
A government in which a king or queen rules
Having the calm, proud manner and look of a queen
Having the look or way of a queen
Having to do with kings or queens and their government
Looking and behaving like a king
Idioms
Compounds
- Canadian
Canada's national police force that enforces federal laws across the country
An independent society in the United Kingdom that supports excellent scientific work
- Archaic
A long horizontal pole high on a sailing ship mast that holds the highest sail
An official document from a king or queen that gives rights to an organization
- Australian
A tropical plant with soft purple, velvety leaves that people grow indoors
An art organisation in London that promotes painting, sculpture and architecture
- Specialized
A plant with large upright feather-like leaves that grows in wet, shady places
An important English society that supports scientists and promotes science
A Welsh festival with competitions in music, drama, poetry, and the arts
How Royal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Royal comes from the Latin word regalis, which comes from rex meaning 'king'. So royal describes something that belongs to or fits a king or queen.