Regally: meaning, definitions and examples
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regally
[ หriหษกษli ]
formally or like a queen or king
In a regal manner, with dignity and grandeur, like a monarch.
Synonyms
imperially, majestically, royally.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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regally |
Used when someone or something displays the dignity and grandeur associated with royalty, often suggesting elegance and grace.
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majestically |
Used to describe something that is grand and impressive in a way that inspires awe and admiration.
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royally |
Often used to describe something done in a manner befitting a king or queen, or emphasizing grandeur and luxury. It can also be used informally to mean 'thoroughly' or 'extremely' in a negative situation.
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imperially |
Used when referring to something related to an empire, often conveying dominance and supreme authority. It can sometimes have a negative connotation when implying arrogance or overbearing control.
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Examples of usage
- She walked regally into the room, commanding attention from all.
- The queen waved regally to the cheering crowd.
related to royalty or resembling a king or queen
Of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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regally |
Use this word when describing something done in a grand and dignified manner, often associated with royalty.
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royal |
This word is appropriate when referring to anything pertaining to a king, queen, or their family, often conveying an official or ceremonial tone.
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kingly |
Use this word to describe something characteristic of a king, often implying nobility, majesty, or dignity.
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imperial |
This word is best used when referring to something related to an empire or emperor, often suggesting vast power and authority.
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Examples of usage
- The regal palace stood majestically on the hilltop.
- Her regal attire was adorned with jewels fit for a queen.
Translations
Translations of the word "regally" in other languages:
๐ต๐น regalmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคนเฅ เคขเคเค เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช kรถniglich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan agung
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัััะฒะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ krรณlewsko
๐ฏ๐ต ็่ ใฎใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท royalement
๐ช๐ธ regiamente
๐น๐ท asilce
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููุจุฉ ู ูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ krรกlovsky
๐ธ๐ฐ krรกฤพovsky
๐จ๐ณ ๅบไธฅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ kraljevsko
๐ฎ๐ธ konunglega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐััะฐะปัาัะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kralcasฤฑna
๐ฒ๐ฝ regiamente
Etymology
The word 'regally' derives from the Middle English word 'regalie', which comes from the Old French 'regal', ultimately from the Latin 'regalis' meaning 'of a king'. It has been used in English to describe actions or appearances that are dignified or grand, reminiscent of royalty.
See also: regalia.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,672, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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