Regal

Pronunciation: /ˈriːɡəl/

Definitions of regal

adjective relating to or suitable for a king or queen; royal

Example Sentences

A1 The queen wore a regal crown.

A2 The regal palace was a sight to behold.

B1 The regal ceremony was attended by dignitaries from around the world.

B2 The regal ballroom was adorned with luxurious decorations.

C1 The regal portrait captured the essence of royalty.

C2 Her regal demeanor commanded respect from all who met her.

Examples of regal in a Sentence

formal The queen's regal attire was adorned with jewels and intricate embroidery.

informal She carried herself with a regal air, as if she were royalty.

slang That car is so regal, it's like a king on wheels.

figurative The regal sunset painted the sky in hues of gold and purple.

Grammatical Forms of regal

• past tense: regaled
• plural: regals
• comparative: more regal
• superlative: most regal
• present tense: regales
• future tense: will regale
• perfect tense: has regaled
• continuous tense: is regaling
• singular: regal
• positive degree: regal
• infinitive: to regale
• gerund: regaling
• participle: regaled

Origin and Evolution of regal

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'regal' originated from the Latin word 'regalis', meaning 'of a king'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'regal' has come to be associated with royalty, power, and elegance, expanding beyond its original meaning of 'of a king' to convey a sense of grandeur and majesty.