Regal
adjective /ˈriː.ɡəl/ — Of or relating to royalty; splendidly dignified
Definition
Of or relating to a king or queen — or having the dignified bearing, splendour, and authority associated with royalty, whether or not one has any actual royal connection.
Beyond the definition
The quality that makes you feel you should stand up. Regal is not about title — it is about bearing. Some people are regal without any claim to it.
Origin & history
From Latin 'regalis' (of a king) — from 'rex' (king). The same root as 'royal', 'reign', and 'regulation'. The quality of the one who rules.
Example sentences
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She entered with a regal quality that made the room rearrange itself around her without being asked.
The regal composure of certain old trees — they have simply been standing for so long that hurrying seems undignified.
Regal bearing is not arrogance — it is the quiet assumption that one belongs in the space one occupies.
Synonyms
royal, majestic, stately, imperial, aristocratic
Antonyms
common, humble, plebeian
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Fictional scene
Commanding Orator
An orator on a stage holds a dignified, upright pose, with sharp lighting highlighting a confident and authoritative expression.
The bearing and presence of the speaker, regardless of the setting, capture the dignity and stature associated with royalty, fitting the definition of being regal in nature.
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