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royal

roy·al

royal

 
 
pronunciation:
roI l
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or pertaining to a king, queen, or other sovereign or monarch.
The prince and other members of the royal family will be attending.The royal seal was affixed to the letter.
synonyms:
regal
similar words:
kingly, princely, queenly, sovereign
definition 2: of or pertaining to any aspect of a monarchy.
the Royal Navy
synonyms:
monarchical, regal
similar words:
majestic, sovereign
definition 3: appropriate to, or done or authorized by a monarch, sovereign, or member of their family.
a royal chartera royal decreea royal wave to the crowd
synonyms:
imperial
similar words:
kingly, queenly, regal, sovereign
definition 4: splendid or excellent.
They gave us royal treatment at that hotel.
synonyms:
excellent, first class, first-rate, red-carpet, splendid, superior
similar words:
capital, choice, fine, kingly, prime, princely, queenly, tiptop
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part of speech: noun
definition: (informal; usu. pl.) a member of a royal family.
This magazine gives all the latest news on the royals.
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derivation: royally (adv.)
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