regally
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6.7
- adverb
- /ˈrɛɡəli/
:
regalmente
- Silhouetted by the full moon, she stands regally above him, waiting for him, her velvet cloak covering her night clothes.
- sits regally
- stands regally
- walks regally
He will come regally dressed, they're told.
- He will come regally dressed, they're told.
Examples
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A professional photograph of Leopold at seventy-five, sitting regally in a chair.
Fiction book (2001) -
Eventually, she swung her chin regally in the direction of the small parking lot.
Fiction book (1990) -
The vice president strode regally into the room.
Fiction book (2001) -
By acting regally and confident of your powers, you make yourself seem destined to wear a crown.
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"Come to Grandma," says Allie, holding out her arms and walking slowly, regally, towards the baby.
Fiction book (1997) -
Ria had walked almost regally into the church on the arm of her brother-in-law, who gave her away.
Fiction book (1999) -
Regally, she sweeps down the last few steps, undaunted by the familiar attention.
Fiction book (1995) -
At the other end, leaning back in his chair and regally surveying the crowd, sat Buck Calder.
Fiction book (1998) -
Some twenty minutes later, Susana walked out regally—without a fur coat, but escorted by a precious wake of puzzlement.
Fiction book (1992) -
The queen entered the room regally, capturing everyone's attention with her graceful presence.
Synonyms
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6.1
In a very grand or generous way, like at a palace
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4.6
People treat you as if you were a king or queen with great care
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4.6
In a way that looks large and important
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5.2
With slow, proud movements that look impressive like a king or castle
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7.7
In a confident, commanding way that shows power
In a way that shows the calm, elegant style of a rich, important person
Antonyms
How Regal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Regally comes from regal, which comes from the old Latin word rex meaning 'king', and you can also see the same root in reign. So, to act regally is to behave like a king or queen, calm, dignified and 'royal'.