regaled

re·gale

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-geyl]
- /rɪˈgeɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-geyl]
- /rɪˈgeɪl/

Definitions of regaled word

verb with object regaled to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight. 1
verb with object regaled to entertain with choice food or drink. 1
verb without object regaled to feast. 1
noun regaled a sumptuous feast. 1
noun regaled a choice article of food or drink. 1
abbreviation REGALED refreshment. 1

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Origin of regaled

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < French régaler, derivative of régal(e), Old French rigale, derivative of gale festivity (with prefix of rigoler to amuse oneself), derivative of galer to make merry; see gallant

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Parts of speech for Regaled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Regaled

regaled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for regaled

adjective regaled

banqueted — Simple past tense and past participle of banquet.
entertained — Simple past tense and past participle of entertain.

All 2 Synonyms of regaled