adj.
Pronunciation: ' r ē -g ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis ― more at ROYAL
Date: 14th century
1 : of, relating to, or suitable for a king
2 : of notable excellence or magnificence : SPLENDID
– re · gal · i · ty \ ri- ' ga-l ə -t ē \ noun
– re · gal · ly \ ' r ē -g ə -l ē \ adverb