royal
word
/ˈɹɔɪəɫ/
ROY-uhl
/ɹˈɔɪəl/
ROY-uhl
Definition
Related to a king, queen, or royal family. It can also describe something grand, special, or fit for a king or queen.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used before nouns: 'royal family', 'royal palace', 'royal wedding'. In informal speech, it can emphasize luxury or dramatic treatment, as in 'a royal welcome' or 'a royal mess'. Do not confuse it with 'loyal'.
Spanish: realPortuguese (BR): realPortuguese (PT): realChinese (Simplified): 皇家的 - 王室的Chinese (Traditional): 皇家的 - 王室的Hindi: शाही - राजसीArabic: ملكي - خاص بالعائلة المالكةBengali: রাজকীয়Russian: королевскийJapanese: 王室の - 豪華なVietnamese: hoàng giaKorean: 왕실의 - 성대한Turkish: kraliyet - görkemliUrdu: شاہیIndonesian: hoàng gia - sang trọng
Example Sentences
The royal family lives in that palace.
basic
She wore a royal blue dress to the party.
basic
The hotel gave us a royal welcome.
basic
They treated her like royalty all weekend.
natural
That dessert looks absolutely royal.
natural
We made a royal mess in the kitchen.
natural