Definitions

royal

[roi-uhl] / ˈrɔɪ əl /

ADJECTIVE

monarchical, grand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aristocratic dignified illustrious imperial magnificent noble stately

STRONG

august elevated high ruling sovereign superior worthy

WEAK

authoritative baronial commanding eminent grandiose highborn honorable imposing impressive kingly lofty majestic queenly regal regnant reigning renowned resplendent splendid superb supreme

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignoble lowly poor undignified

STRONG

dishonorable inferior minor submissive

WEAK

common

Example Sentences

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But the parcel never arrived - until Friday when it dropped through the letter box with a message from Royal Mail apologising "for any inconvenience caused".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They were soon spotted hand-in-hand at various social events, and most recently attended Royal Ascot in June as guests of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The Royal Family were informed and said to be "delighted with the wonderful news of their engagement," according to the couple's statement.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Organisers said more information for ticket holders and stakeholders would be communicated through the Royal Cornwall Show's official channels as soon as possible.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In the years immediately before the founding of the Royal Society two new sets of arguments for Christian faith were pioneered.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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