Definitions for Royal

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Royal roy·al

Spelling: [roi-uh l]

IPA: /ˈrɔɪ əl/

Royal is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 50 anagrams from letters in Royal (alory).

Definitions for Royal

noun

1. Nautical. a sail set on a royal mast.
2. Informal. a royal person; member of the royalty.
3. Usually, royals. Chiefly British. a member of England's royal family.
4. a size of printing paper, 20 × 25 inches (51 × 64 cm).
5. a size of writing paper, 19 × 24 inches (48 × 61 cm).
6. Numismatics. any of various former coins, as the real or ryal.

adjective

1. of or relating to a king, queen, or other sovereign:
2. descended from or related to a king or line of kings:
3. noting or having the rank of a king or queen.
4. established or chartered by or existing under the patronage of a sovereign:
5. (initial capital letter) serving or subject to a king, queen, or other sovereign.
6. proceeding from or performed by a sovereign:
7. appropriate to or befitting a sovereign; magnificent; stately:
8. (usually initial capital letter) British. in the service of the monarch or of the Commonwealth:
9. fine; excellent:
10. Informal. extreme or persistent; unmitigated:

Origin of Royal

1325-75; Middle English Middle French Latin rēgālis kingly, equivalent to rēg- (stem of rēx) king + -ālis -al¹; cf. regal¹

Examples for Royal

That graceful maiden is too lovely for any destiny meaner than a royal marriage.

But Sarah Ferguson still lives in the family home, royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, when she is in the U.K.

royal Christmases have a rhythm and routine—but this year Will, Kate, and baby George have their own, more relaxed plans.

He is expected to spend the next few days closeted with lawyers and advisers at his home, royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park.

But the Holy Laws no longer needed the safe shelter of a royal shrine.

“Not but what she would have royal example,” muttered Tibble aside.

The royal Family has benefited hugely from the American blood in its veins.

The morning after his arrival, Artaphernes had a private audience with his royal master.

Three weeks later Parliament was dissolved by royal commission.

Sarah said that she loves, loves, loves the royal couple and had even gotten up before dawn to watch their 2011 wedding.