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- pronunciation:
- roI
 l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| 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
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to any aspect of a monarchy.
the Royal Navy- synonyms:
- monarchical, regal
- similar words:
- majestic, sovereign
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
noble, palatial, serene |
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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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