Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-geyl]
- /rɪˈgeɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-geyl]
- /rɪˈgeɪl/
Definitions of regalement word
- verb with object regalement to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight. 1
- verb with object regalement to entertain with choice food or drink. 1
- verb without object regalement to feast. 1
- noun regalement a sumptuous feast. 1
- noun regalement a choice article of food or drink. 1
- abbreviation REGALEMENT refreshment. 1
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Origin of regalement
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 Regalement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
regalement 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
regalement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for regalement
noun regalement
- amusement — Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing.
- beguilement — to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
- blow out — If you blow out a flame or a candle, you blow at it so that it stops burning.
- blue plate — a plate, often decorated with a blue willow pattern, divided by ridges into sections for holding apart several kinds of food.
- brunch — Brunch is a meal that is eaten in the late morning. It is a combination of breakfast and lunch.
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