English · Word Candidate

royal

/ˈɹɔɪ̯.əl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: royaler · royaller · royalest · royallest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến nhà vua hoặc gia đình

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Adjective

Examples

He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. […] But she said she must go back, and when they joined the crowd again her partner was haled off with a frightened look to the royal circle, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có vẻ hoặc phong thái của một nhà vua; nổi tiếng; rộng lượng; lớn hơn bình thường

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Adjective

Examples

How doth that royal Merchant good Anthonio;

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A royal person; a member of a royal family.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người hoàng gia; thành viên của gia đình hoàng gia

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NounRegister: informal

Examples

Andy noted in RAIL 462: "The Royals are bound to have a great say in the decoration of the train and it speaks volumes for their regard for it that there are so many portraits of previous Royal Trains and items presented on trips. I sense they're extremely fond of it."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kích thước giấy in tiêu chuẩn, 25 x 20 inch

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “royal” mean?

Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

Is “royal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.