royal Definition
royal (ro̵i′əl)
adjective
- of, from, by, or to a king, queen, or other sovereign the royal family, a royal edict, the royal allowance
- having the rank of a sovereign
- of a kingdom, its government, etc. the royal fleet
- founded, chartered, or helped by, or under the patronage of, a sovereign the Royal Society
- in the service of a sovereign or of the Crown
- suitable for a sovereign; magnificent, splendid, etc. royal robes
- like or characteristic of a sovereign; majestic, stately, etc. a royal bearing
- unusually large, great, fine, etc.
Etymology: ME roial < OFr < L regalis, regal
noun
- a large size of paper, 20 by 25 inches (for printing) or 19 by 24 inches (for writing)
- a small sail set next above a topgallant sail, on a royal mast
- Informal a member of a royal family
royal Related Forms
royal Synonyms
royal
modif.
Pertaining to a sovereign or a sovereign's family
kingly, queenly, princely, regal, imperial, high, elevated, highborn, noble, monarchic, reigning, regnant, ruling, authoritative, dominant, absolute, sovereign, paramount, supreme, born to the purple*; see also noble 3.Having qualities befitting royalty
noble, regal, great, grand, stately, lofty, illustrious, eminent, superior, worthy, honorable, dignified, kingly, queenly, princely, chivalrous, courteous, great-hearted, large-hearted, majestic, magnificent, splendid, courtly, impressive, commanding, aristocratic, lordly, august, imposing, superb, glorious, resplendent, gorgeous, sublime; see also sense 1; noble 1, 2.
royal Usage Examples
Converse of object
cruise: Caribbean com cruise royal there wasn't anything who will be there are clubs.
Adjective modifier
- Caribbean: Who desire a caribbean cruise royal exploring some more.
- Mediterranean: In caribbean cruise mediterranean royal selecting your the package includes.
- British: There's never been a worse time to be a British royal.
- young: The drama tells the story of Prince John, the young royal who was hidden away from society because of his epilepsy.
- European: The difficulties are likely to surpass even those faced by European royals.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
cruise: Editors and speakers washington and elsewhere cruise line royal caribbean international service luxurious accommodations.
Modifies a noun
- palace: Among the royal palaces of Europe, Windsor Castle justly lays claim to the first place.
- assent: Equality Act 2006 The Equality Act received royal assent on 16 th February.
- burgh: HISTORICAL SUMMARY Elgin was founded as a royal burgh by David I in the 12th century.
- caribbean: I felt the or fax or seas royal caribbean.
- charter: The Royal Bank was founded by royal charter on 31 May 1727.
- prerogative: By constitutional law, the timing of a general election is an issue of royal prerogative.
Modifying Another Word
truly: A truly royal design and the pride of Harrie Leenders Fireplaces.
Noun used with modifier
- galveston: Island the virgin caribbean cruise galveston royal texas a true conservative were on our.
- cruise: Few steps away a few caribbean com cruise royal times.
- astronomer: Nevil Maskelyne, afterward astronomer royal, became curate of Barnet in 1755.
- com: Few steps away a few caribbean com cruise royal times.
- sea: I felt the or fax or seas royal caribbean.
- battle: Dave Henery had a battle royal to get his newly acquired paunch around the course.
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