adjective

regal

regal, royal, majestic

She has a very regal bearing.

She has a very regal bearing.

The palace had a regal atmosphere.

The palace had a regal atmosphere.

((adjective)) very impressive and suitable for a king or queen. She has a very regal bearing.

Synonyms: majestic, royal, stately, noble; Antonyms: common, humble

From Latin 'regalis' meaning 'kingly, regal, royal', which comes from 'rex' meaning 'king'.

It sounds a bit like 'legal'. A king's or queen's command is the law, which is very 'regal'.

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