regaled

Entertained lavishly

Regaled is the past tense of regale, meaning to entertain or delight someone lavishly.

You regale guests with stories, food, or hospitality: She regaled us with tales of her travels.

The word suggests generous, perhaps prolonged entertainment—not a quick joke but an evening of anecdotes.

storytelling

tale

Spoken or written narrative

raconteur · recounted · narrated · chronicle · saga · legend · fable · folklore · myth · epic

entertainment

amused

Pleasantly entertained

captivated · diverted · jokes · laughter · merriment · wit · banter · performance · minstrel · jester

feasting

banquet

Formal celebratory meal

courses · gourmet · cuisine · spread · repast · savored · wine · dined · epicurean · indulged

lavishness

splendor

Impressive, striking beauty

grandeur · magnificence · finery · elegance · abundance · generosity · bestowed · showered · treated · pampered

Opposites
entertainment/engagement

regaledbored

Lacking interest or engagement

bored to tears · bored stiff · wearied · tired · put to sleep

hospitality/treatment

regaledneglected

Not given proper attention

deprived · starved · slighted · snubbed · ignored

Family

regale, regality, regaling, regales

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G