adjective / noun

royal

ROY-uhl/ˈrɔɪəl/

Associated with a monarch and the monarch's family.

A royal crown, scepter, and robe are displayed together.

A royal crown, ceremonial scepter and rich robe displayed together.

Etymology

The pieces express “pertaining to a king,” the meaning of Latin regalis. The English adjective applies that relationship to a sovereign and the sovereign’s family.

In context

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More examples

The royal family attends the ceremony every year.
Visitors can tour the gardens of the royal palace.
Several royals join the queen at the celebration.

Forms

royal · royals

royalty noun — Members of a royal family collectively.

Similar words

regal: Emphasizes kingly dignity or splendor rather than actual royal connections.
monarchical: Relates to monarchy as a system, not necessarily its family.
imperial: Relates specifically to emperors, empresses, or their empires.