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royal Definition

royal (ro̵i′əl)

adjective

  1. of, from, by, or to a king, queen, or other sovereign the royal family, a royal edict, the royal allowance
  2. having the rank of a sovereign
  3. of a kingdom, its government, etc. the royal fleet
    1. founded, chartered, or helped by, or under the patronage of, a sovereign the Royal Society
    2. in the service of a sovereign or of the Crown
    1. suitable for a sovereign; magnificent, splendid, etc. royal robes
    2. like or characteristic of a sovereign; majestic, stately, etc. a royal bearing
  6. unusually large, great, fine, etc.

Etymology: ME roial < OFr < L regalis, regal

noun

  1. a large size of paper, 20 by 25 inches (for printing) or 19 by 24 inches (for writing)
  2. a small sail set next above a topgallant sail, on a royal mast
  3. Informal a member of a royal family

royal Related Forms

roy′·ally adverb

royal Synonyms

royal

modif.

  1. 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.

    Antonyms humble*, common*, lowborn. *

  2. 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.

    Antonyms mean*, ignoble*, base.

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.