Logo
Search icon

royal

/ˈɹɔɪəl/

noun

Meaning

  • A royal person; a member of a royal family.

  • A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.

  • A standard size of writing paper, measuring 24 by 19 inches.

  • The Australian decimal currency intended to replace the pound in 1966; was changed to "dollar" before it was actually circulated.

  • Any of various lycaenid butterflies.

  • The fourth tine of an antler's beam.

  • A stag with twelve points (six on each antler).

  • In large sailing ships, square sail over the topgallant sail.

  • An old English gold coin, the rial.

  • A small mortar.

  • In auction bridge, a royal spade.

  • A tuft of beard on the lower lip.

  • (campanology) Bell changes rung on ten bells.

Synonyms

imperial

adjective

Meaning

  • Of or relating to a monarch or their family.

  • Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.

  • In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.

    "royal mast;  royal sail"

  • Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.

  • Used as an intensifier.

    "a royal pain in the neck"

Synonyms

majestic,
regal,
stately,
major,
kingly,
monarchical,
princely,
queenly,
regal