royal

Speech parts

1. royal - Noun

2. royal - Adjective

3. royal - Adjective Satellite

4. Royal - Proper noun

Meaning

Kingly; pertaining to the crown or the sovereign; suitable for a king or queen; regal; as, royal power or prerogative; royal domains; the royal family; royal state.

Noble; generous; magnificent; princely.

Under the patronage of royality; holding a charter granted by the sovereign; as, the Royal Academy of Arts; the Royal Society.

Printing and writing papers of particular sizes. See under paper, n.

A small sail immediately above the topgallant sail.

One of the upper or distal branches of an antler, as the third and fourth tynes of the antlers of a stag.

A small mortar.

One of the soldiers of the first regiment of foot of the British army, formerly called the Royals, and supposed to be the oldest regular corps in Europe; -- now called the Royal Scots.

An old English coin. See Rial.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

majestic regal imperial princely kingly monarchical noble splendid stately august grand purple sovereign aristocratic imposing
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Antonyms

common average complex difficult involved so-so
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Hypernyms

stag sail sheet canvas canvass

Phrases with the word

British royal family royal authority Royal Ascot royal borough Royal Highness Royal Anne

Anagrams

oryal aroyl Aylor orlay loray

Examples

Dreams are the royal road to the unconscious. Sigmund Freud

The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind. Sigmund Freud

There is no royal road to learning; no short cut to the acquirement of any art. Anthony Trollope

The fire that burns a royal palace only enhances its splendor. Nigerian Proverb

There is no royal road to learning. Turkish Proverb

The church, the sea, or the royal household, for whoever would thrive. Spanish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Roy Rogers Roy Wilkins Roya royal abundance Royal Academy Royal Academy of Arts