regal

Befitting a throne

Regal means befitting or characteristic of a king or queen—majestic, stately, dignified.

A regal bearing suggests someone who carries themselves with noble authority.

Regal robes are the ceremonial garments of royalty.

The word often describes things that merely evoke royalty: a regal mansion, regal purple, She gave him a regal wave.

royalty

crown

Sovereign's ornamental headpiece

  • monarchHereditary supreme ruler
  • throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
  • palaceMonarch's official residence

king · queen · emperor · dynasty · coronation · scepter · prince · princess · tiara · heir

bearing

dignified

Composed and respectable

commanding · noble · august · composure · gravitas · elegance · authoritative · imposing · refined · proud

splendor

magnificent

Exceptionally beautiful or impressive

lavish · ornate · grandiose · palatial · luxurious · gilded · bejeweled · extravagant · glorious · rich

Categories
Opposites
social status and rank

regalcommon

Widespread and unremarkable

lowborn · lowly · plebeian · peasant · humble

bearing and demeanor

regalhumble

Unassuming about oneself

meek · servile · cowering · unprepossessing · unimposing

quality and grandeur

regalshabby

Worn and neglected

sordid · tawdry · squalid · mean · paltry

Phrases
Family

region, regalia, regent, regally, regality, regalness

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G