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Royal: Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：of royalty (royal)

royal 🔊

/ˈrɔɪəl/

adj.

relating to kings, queens, and their families.

Royal crown and scepter on velvet cushion

of royalty 🔊

➕

/əv ˈrɔɪəlti/

adj.

Relating to or belonging to a king, queen, or other sovereign; characteristic of a monarchy.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'roial', from Latin 'regalis' (kingly), from 'rex' (king).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'Roy' sounds like 'roi' (French for king). A royal person is a 'roi' person.

📖 Example

During our trip to London, we visited the royal palace and watched the guards change. 🔊 On our visit to London, we saw the king's palace and observed the changing of the guards.

🔗 Collocations

royal family – the immediate family of a monarch

royal palace – the official residence of a king or queen

royal wedding – the marriage ceremony of a prince or princess

🔄 Synonyms

kingly (adj.) – befitting a king; majestic

regal (adj.) – of, resembling, or fit for a monarch

monarchical (adj.) – relating to a monarchy or monarch

🚫 Antonyms

common (adj.) – belonging to or shared by the ordinary people

plebeian (adj.) – of or belonging to the common people

nonroyal (adj.) – not of royal status

🌱 Derivatives

royalty (n.) – the status or power of a sovereign

royally (adv.) – in a regal or magnificent manner

royalist (n.) – a supporter of a monarchy

📖 Cultural Story

Entered English in the 13th century via Old French. Latin 'regalis' is the source of both 'royal' and 'regal'. Historically linked to the divine right of kings.

Meaning 2：luxurious and grand (royal)

royal 🔊

/ˈrɔɪəl/

adj.

very special and impressive, like something fit for a king or queen.

Luxurious royal ballroom with chandeliers and fine dining

luxurious and grand 🔊

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/lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs ənd ɡrænd/

adj.

Extremely impressive, lavish, or of the highest quality, as if suitable for a monarch.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

They gave us a royal welcome at the wedding party, with amazing food and beautiful decorations everywhere. 🔊 We received a magnificent welcome at the wedding, with exquisite cuisine and stunning ornaments throughout.

🔗 Collocations

royal treatment – exceptional care or service typically given to a monarch

royal feast – a sumptuous banquet with many elaborate dishes

royal blue – a bright, deep blue color traditionally associated with royalty

🔄 Synonyms

regal (adj.) – splendid and dignified, like a king or queen

majestic (adj.) – having or showing impressive beauty or dignity

imperial (adj.) – relating to an empire; magnificent and imposing

🚫 Antonyms

ordinary (adj.) – with no special or distinctive features

common (adj.) – occurring or found frequently; not special

humble (adj.) – modest, not grand or luxurious

🌱 Derivatives

royalty (n.) – the status or power of a sovereign

royally (adv.) – in a regal or magnificent manner

royalist (n.) – a supporter of a monarchy