royal

adjective

ˈrȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce royal (audio)
Definition of royalnext
1
as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler the school superintendent received a royal welcome

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2
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception had a royal argument over family finances

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3
as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort unfortunately, there is no royal way for a person to achieve maturity

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Recent Examples of royal In fact, the royal couple’s chateau sits on part of an 87-acre estate bought in the 1890s by the wealthy McCormick family, heirs to the International Harvester fortune. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 What does this mean for their relationship with the rest of the British royal family? — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026 While the bombshell news has been the talk of the town, there are still more questions than answers about Prince Harry’s return home amid tensions within the extended royal family. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 The Telegraph reported that the family will not live in a royal residence. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for royal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
  1. regal
  2. magnificent
  3. smooth
  4. aristocratic
  5. glorious
  6. easy
  7. epic
  8. simple
Adjective
  • The merits of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation have been much debated, but few could deny that, in a film of extreme narrative fragmentation, Hathaway’s genuinely regal presence insured that the emotional center held.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of regal
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  • Our stay was an attempt to escape the responsibilities and obligations that come with everyday life for a weekend, and this was a magnificent place to do that.
    — Felicia Brower, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But there is something magnificent about seeing a small island elevate and celebrate its own musical vibes.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnificent
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  • This is the one to look at when the ride involves more than smooth campus pavement.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Blend until smooth; taste and season with more salt if needed.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • Here’s one book written by this aristocratic Thai woman almost 80 years ago.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In it, a twelve-year-old boy, Cosimo, rebels against his aristocratic family, and the Enlightenment’s false divide between nature and culture, by climbing a holm oak and spending his life in the canopy.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of aristocratic
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  • For me, the highlight of last week’s season premiere was not the wildly overblown fight between Shannon Beador and Tamra Judge, but all the glorious flashbacks to a time when RHOC wasn’t borderline unwatchable.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Players compete to build massive engines of profit and production to transform Mars into a livable habitat, all in the glorious name of cutthroat capitalism.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of glorious
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  • Cities and smaller communities across the country are competing for remote workers with thousands of dollars in cash, housing assistance, coworking memberships, and other perks designed to make relocating a little easier.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The easiest starting point used to be a revenue multiplier, with a final figure finessed by other factors such as assets, stadium and brand.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of easy
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  • This allowed the crew to execute an epic conclusion to the series’ decade-long run that saw the beloved Hawkins gang unite for a final showdown to take down Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower).
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Blending breathtaking spectacle and romance, this is an epic story of resilience and transcendence.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • With other phones, even something simple like replacing an aging battery often requires melting adhesive, prying apart fragile glass panels, and decoupling cables.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For a generation that grew up under those glowing Pizza Hut pendants, the appeal is simple.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
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