Cool MateMeaning of Royal
connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
In simple words: Related to a king or queen.
Royal in a sentence
- the **royal family**
- the royal household/court
- a **royal wedding**
- a royal palace
- During the Second World War the **royal couple** played a prominent role.
- by royal appointment *(= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family)*
- She took the opportunity to meet members of the British royal family.
- the Royal Navy
- the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- We were given a royal welcome.
How to use Royal
Use 'royal' to describe things connected to royalty, such as royal family, royal events, or royal duties. It's appropriate in almost any context when discussing monarchy but can feel overly formal in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Remember 'royal' like 'roy + all' — think of a king ruling over all.
Related words
Collocations with Royal
- royal family
- royal appointment
- royal decree
- royal residence
- royal treatment
Synonyms for Royal
Common mistakes with Royal
- Confused with 'regal' which means majestic and is more about appearance.
- Using 'royal' in a negative context, which can sound disrespectful.
- Overusing in conversations about non-monarchical topics.
Royal appears in
Royal in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملكي
حاجة تخص الملك أو الملكة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রাজকীয়
রাজা বা রানীর সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Königlich
Gehört zu einem König oder einer Königin.
- SpanishEspañol
Real
Relacionado con un rey o una reina.
- Persianفارسی
سلطنتی، شاهانه
مربوط به پادشاه یا ملکه.
- FrenchFrançais
Royal
Qui a un rapport avec un roi ou une reine.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शाही
राजा या रानी से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Reale
Che riguarda un re o una regina.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Real
Relacionado a um rei ou rainha.
- RussianРусский
Королевский, царский
Относится к королю или королеве.
- Urduاردو
شاہی، ملکہ یا بادشاہ سے متعلق
بادشاہ یا ملکہ سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
皇家
与国王或女王相关。
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Frequently asked questions about Royal
What does Royal mean?
Related to a king or queen.
What is the definition of Royal?
connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
How do you use Royal in a sentence?
the **royal family**
Can you give another example of Royal?
the royal household/court
What are synonyms for Royal?
Common alternatives include splendid.
What is the opposite of Royal?
Opposite meanings include common, ordinary, humble.
What words go with Royal?
It commonly pairs with royal family, royal appointment, royal decree, royal residence, royal treatment.
What are common mistakes when using Royal?
Confused with 'regal' which means majestic and is more about appearance. Using 'royal' in a negative context, which can sound disrespectful. Overusing in conversations about non-monarchical topics.
How do you pronounce Royal?
US: /["/ˈrɔɪəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrɔɪəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Royal?
Use 'royal' to describe things connected to royalty, such as royal family, royal events, or royal duties. It's appropriate in almost any context when discussing monarchy but can feel overly formal in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Royal?
"Royal" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.