English
Etymology
From French royal, from Latin regalis, royal, regal, from combining form reg- (nominative rex), king, + adjective suffix -alis
Adjective
royal
- Of or relating to a monarch or their family.
- Having the air or demeanour of a monarch.
Synonyms
- (1): kingly (of a king), monarchical , princely (of a prince), queenly (of a queen), regal
- (2): majestic , stately
Translations
- koningklijke (1), koninklijk (2)
- : kuninkaallinen
- : royal
- Greek: βασιλικός
- : reale
- : real
- : real
Noun
royal (plural royals )
- (colloquial) A royal person; a member of a royal family .
Related terms
- Princess Royal
- Royal Air Force
- royal family
- royal flush
- royalist
- royal jelly
- royally
- Royal Mail
- royal tennis
- royalty
- royal we
- royal wedding
- real estate
See also
French
Adjective
royal m (f royale, m plural royaux, f plural royales)
- royal