royal

• Zum König, zur Königin oder einem anderen Monarchen gehörend; die Monarchie betreffend; auch prächtig oder königlich wirkend.

Relating to a king, queen, or other sovereign; of or belonging to the monarchy.

1. Relating to a king or queenA2formal

   Belonging or relating to a monarch or their family.

   königlich

   • The royal family attended the ceremony.
   • She wore a royal blue dress to the event.
   • The royal palace is open to visitors.

   Synonymeimperialkinglymonarchalmonarchicalprincelyqueenlyregalsovereign

2. Magnificent or splendidB2formal

   Impressive in size, quality, or appearance; fit for a king.

   Königlich

   • They gave us a royal welcome at the hotel.
   • The feast was a royal affair with many dishes.
   • He received a royal reward for his service.

   Synonymeaugustgrandimposingimpressivemagnificentmajesticnobleregalsplendidstately

   Antonymecommonhumblemeanordinarypoorshabby

• Substantiv, das ein Mitglied einer königlichen Familie bezeichnet, besonders einen König, eine Königin, einen Prinzen oder eine Prinzessin.

A noun referring to a member of a royal family, especially a king, queen, prince, or princess.

1. Member of a royal familyB1informal

   A person belonging to a royal family, such as a king, queen, prince, or princess.

   Mitglied einer königlichen Familie

   • The royals attended the charity gala last night.
   • She is a huge fan of the British royals.
   • The royals waved to the crowd from the balcony.

2. Royal person (collective)B1informal

   Used informally to refer to the royal family as a group.

   Königliche

   • The royals are expected to visit the city next month.
   • The media follows the royals everywhere they go.
   • The royals have a busy schedule of public engagements.