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regale

/reˈɡa.le/adjectiveC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 10,378

Meaning

regal; royal

  • befitting or characteristic of a monarch; majestic and stately

In a sentence

L'attrice avanzava sul palco con un portamento regale ed elegante.

The actress moved across the stage with a regal and elegant bearing.

Le sale del palazzo antico sfoggiavano una decorazione regale.

The halls of the ancient palace displayed regal decoration.

Non tutti i principi mostrano una condotta davvero regale.

Not all princes display truly regal conduct.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
regalemasculine · singular
regalefeminine · singular
regalimasculine · plural
regalifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Literary: conveys dignified majesty or splendor. For everyday references to kings and queens, 'reale' is more common.

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