Meaning & use

regal

adjective·Advanced

Relating to or fit for a king or queen; having a grand, dignified, and majestic quality.

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She walked into the room with a regal bearing that commanded everyone's attention.

The palace's regal furnishings included gold-trimmed chairs and crystal chandeliers.

A note on using this word

Regal is often used figuratively for someone's dignified manner, not only for actual royalty.

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