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regaled

 

[ rɪˈɡeɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

entertain, delight

To regale someone is to entertain them with stories, jokes, or delightful experiences. This action often involves the use of humor or engaging narratives that captivate the audience. The term can also refer to providing lavish feasts or lavish entertainment, making the listener feel honored and appreciated. Regaling someone usually implies a sense of joy and amusement, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Synonyms

amuse, charm, delight, entertain, fascinate

Examples of usage

  • He regaled us with tales of his travels.
  • The storyteller regaled the children with fairy tales.
  • She regaled the guests with delicious food and entertaining games.

Translations

Translations of the word "regaled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regalado

🇮🇳 राज़ी किया

🇩🇪 unterhalten

🇮🇩 menghibur

🇺🇦 веселити

🇵🇱 rozbawić

🇯🇵 楽しませる

🇫🇷 régalé

🇪🇸 regalado

🇹🇷 eğlendirmek

🇰🇷 즐겁게 하다

🇸🇦 إدخال السرور

🇨🇿 pobavit

🇸🇰 potešiť

🇨🇳 使愉快

🇸🇮 razveseliti

🇮🇸 gleðja

🇰🇿 қуантты

🇬🇪 გართობა

🇦🇿 şənləndirmək

🇲🇽 regalado

Etymology

The word 'regale' comes from the French word 'régaler' which means 'to entertain' or 'to feast'. This French term originates from the Latin word 'regalare', derived from 'regalis', meaning 'royal'. Historically, to regale someone was to treat them as royalty, offering them a feast or enjoyable stories. The concept of regaling has its roots in the tradition of hospitality, where hosts would provide their guests with lavish receptions and entertaining tales. Over time, the usage of 'regale' has broadened to include simply entertaining or delighting someone with narratives or humor, transcending its original culinary connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,611, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.