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regally

re·gal
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ree-guh l]
    • /ˈri gəl/
    • /ˈriː.ɡəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-guh l]
    • /ˈri gəl/

Definitions of regally word

  • adjective regally of or relating to a king; royal: the regal power. 1
  • adjective regally befitting or resembling a king. 1
  • adjective regally stately; splendid. 1

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Origin of regally

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin rēgālis royal

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Parts of speech for Regally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

regally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% 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.

regally usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for regally

adv regally

  • grandly — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
  • majestically — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.

adverb regally

  • augustly — inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic: an august performance of a religious drama.
  • ceremoniously — If someone does something ceremoniously, they do it in an extremely formal way.
  • commandingly — being in command: a commanding officer.
  • imperially — of, like, or pertaining to an empire.
  • magisterially — In a magisterial manner; authoritatively.

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