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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Ofcom has also reduced Royal Mail's letter delivery targets.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Haig began writing a version of the script shortly after the play debuted at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in May 2014.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Royal Caribbean scrapped current plans for a private island near Costa Maya, Mexico, after government opposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Reacting to Friday's performance figures, Citizens Advice policy director Tom MacInnes said poor performance at Royal Mail was "business as usual".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Great Britain’s Royal Navy had long dominated the world’s oceans.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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