REGAL
What does "REGAL" mean?
Of, like, or fit for a monarch; magnificent and dignified.
Meanings
- Belonging to or befitting a king or queen; royal. The coronation unfolded with full regal ceremony.
- Splendid, dignified, or stately in bearing or appearance. She swept into the room with regal calm. figurative
Did you know?
- 'Regal' and 'royal' are etymological twins from the same Latin word 'rex' (king): 'regal' came directly from Latin, while 'royal' took the scenic route through Old French, which is why they look so different.
Word origin
From Latin 'regalis' ('kingly'), from 'rex, regis' ('king'); the same root 'reg-' ('to rule, lead straight') underlies 'reign', 'regent', and 'regulate'.
Remember it
REGAL hides REX-like 'reg-' (rule) - the same root in REIGN and REGENT.
A little poem
She wears no crown, yet rooms go quiet-
the spine held straight, the chin held still,
a kingdom carried in the will.
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Wordplay
- The chess king bragged about his posture. 'Very regal,' said the bishop - 'though you only move one square at a time.'
What it teaches
Bearing is its own authority: people obey calm long before they check for a crown.
Quick facts
What does REGAL mean?
Of, like, or fit for a monarch; magnificent and dignified.
Is REGAL a valid word?
Yes — REGAL is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is REGAL?
REGAL has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does REGAL come from?
From Latin 'regalis' ('kingly'), from 'rex, regis' ('king'); the same root 'reg-' ('to rule, lead straight') underlies 'reign', 'regent', and 'regulate'.
What can REGAL teach us?
Bearing is its own authority: people obey calm long before they check for a crown.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.