How do you use "royal" in a sentence?

The royal family attended the ceremony. They gave us the royal treatment at the hotel. The Royal Navy is one of the oldest naval forces in the world.

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Q: What does "royal" mean?

Relating to a king or queen; of excellent quality Royal refers to anything connected with a king, queen, or their family. It can describe institutions, privileges, or items associated with monarchy. Informally, 'royal' can emphasise something's importance or quality, as in 'royal treatment' meaning being treated exceptionally well.

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Meaning: Relating to a king or queen; of excellent quality

皇家的，王室的

real, de la realeza

王室の、王立の

왕실의, 왕립의

Royal refers to anything connected with a king, queen, or their family. It can describe institutions, privileges, or items associated with monarchy. Informally, 'royal' can emphasise something's importance or quality, as in 'royal treatment' meaning being treated exceptionally well.

Royal 指与国王、女王或其家族相关的任何事物。它可以描述与君主制相关的机构、特权或物品。非正式地，'royal'可以强调某事物的重要性或质量，如'royal treatment'意味着受到极好的待遇。

Royal se refiere a cualquier cosa conectada con un rey, una reina o su familia. Puede describir instituciones, privilegios o artículos asociados con la monarquía. Informalmente, 'royal' puede enfatizar la importancia o calidad de algo, como en 'royal treatment' que significa ser tratado excepcionalmente bien.

Royalは、王、女王、またはその家族に関連するものを指します。君主制に関連する機関、特権、または品物を表すことができます。非公式に、「royal」は「royal treatment」（最高のおもてなし）のように、何かの重要性や質を強調することができます。

royal은 왕, 여왕, 또는 그 가족과 관련된 모든 것을 가리킵니다. 왕정과 관련된 기관, 특권, 또는 물품을 묘사할 수 있습니다. 비격식적으로 'royal'은 'royal treatment'(최고의 대접)처럼 무언가의 중요성이나 품질을 강조하는 데 쓰이기도 합니다.

Examples

The royal family attended the ceremony.
王室出席了典礼。
La familia real asistió a la ceremonia.
王室がその式典に出席しました。
왕실 가족이 그 식전에 참석했습니다.
They gave us the royal treatment at the hotel.
酒店给了我们贵宾级的待遇。
Nos dieron un trato de reyes en el hotel.
ホテルでは最高のおもてなしを受けました。
호텔에서 최고의 대접을 받았습니다.
The Royal Navy is one of the oldest naval forces in the world.
皇家海军是世界上最古老的海军力量之一。
La Royal Navy es una de las fuerzas navales más antiguas del mundo.
英国海軍は世界で最も古い海軍の一つです。
영국 해군은 세계에서 가장 오래된 해군 중 하나입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'roial' (royal, regal), from Latin 'regalis' (of a king, kingly), from 'rex' (king), from PIE root *reg- (to move in a straight line, rule). Related to 'reign,' 'regal,' and 'regulate.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The British have numerous 'Royal' institutions: the Royal Mail (postal service since 1516), the Royal Mint (coins), Royal Ascot (horse racing), and the Royal Society (science). The prefix 'Royal' is granted by the monarch and is a mark of official recognition and historical prestige.