regal
UK/'ri:gl/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or resembling a king or queen; magnificent and dignified.
帝王的；威严的，高贵的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreg- (from rex, king — the ruler) + -al (relating to) = kingly. From the same reg- source as royal and regent. We use it figuratively for anyone with a grand, commanding presence: a regal bearing, a regal air.
Root rig still carries 15 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.regal bearing帝王般的仪态
- 2.regal splendor皇家的壮丽气派
- 3.regal presence威严的气场
- 4.regal air高贵的气质
Example Sentences
- 1.
She entered the room with a regal, unhurried grace.
- 2.
The palace was decorated in regal gold and crimson.