royally

• Adverbe signifiant 'de manière royale' ou 'comme il sied à un roi ou à une reine'. Il est aussi utilisé familièrement comme intensificateur pour signifier 'complètement' ou 'totalement', souvent dans des contextes négatifs (par exemple, 'royalement échoué').

An adverb meaning 'in a royal manner' or 'in a way that is fit for a king or queen.' It is also used informally as an intensifier, meaning 'thoroughly' or 'completely,' often in negative contexts (e.g., 'royally messed up').

1. In a royal mannerB2formal

   In a way that is characteristic of or suitable for a king, queen, or other monarch; with splendor or dignity.

   De manière royale

   • The guests were royally entertained at the palace.
   • She was treated royally by the staff during her stay.
   • The ceremony was conducted royally, with all the traditional pomp.

   Synonymesgrandlyimperiallymagnificentlymajesticallyregallysplendidly

2. To a great degreeB2informal

   Used informally to emphasize the extent or severity of something, often negative.

   royalement (au sens figuré)

   • He messed up royally on the final exam.
   • They were royally cheated by the dishonest salesman.
   • The plan failed royally, causing chaos in the office.

   Synonymesabsolutelycompletelydreadfullyextremelyreallyseverelyterriblythoroughlytotallyutterly