royal
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrɔɪəl/
KK: /ˈrɔɪəl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a king, queen, or their family; something that is grand or impressive, like a king or queen.
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony in their finest attire.
Conversation
Did you see the royal wedding on TV last night?
Yes, it was so extravagant and beautiful!
I loved the royal dress she wore; it was stunning.
Absolutely! It really made her look like a princess.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
regal
noble
majestic
Antonyms
common
ordinary
humble
noun
Definition
A person who belongs to a royal family or has royal blood.
Example
The royal attended the charity event to support the community.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new exhibition at the museum featuring royal artifacts?
Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really interesting.
I think it would be cool to see items that belonged to royal families from history.
Root Explanation
Royal → It originates from the Old French word *reial*, which comes from the Latin *regalis* (meaning royal or kingly), derived from *rex* (meaning king). The word 'royal' refers to something that pertains to a king or queen, embodying the qualities of royalty.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for king, 'rex', to remember that 'royal' relates to kings and queens.
Visually Confused Words
ryal
urohyal
unroyal
rotal
rosal
roral
romal
riyal