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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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Once a relatively obscure royal, he outmaneuvered older cousins and purged rivals to become heir apparent as the health of his father, King Salman, declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Together, they create a kingdom where speech is royal and nothing else matters.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The first is a mid-credits scene that involves a breakout character from “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” and the second, shown after the credits end, introduces another Nintendo royal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But to others ... well, Versailles was once a dazzling royal residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

One carried the royal seal, the heavy blank ring like no other.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny