Antonyms for
royal
Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.
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No Antonyms Found for Royal

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All Definitions for Royal

Below are all the dictionary definitions of royal:

1Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.
2Having the air or demeanour of a monarch
3Illustrious
4Magnanimous
5Of more than common size or excellence.
6In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
7Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.
8Used as an intensifier.
9Describing a piece which, if captured, results in loss of game.
10A royal person
11A member of a royal family.
12A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.
13A standard size of writing paper, measuring 24 by 19 inches.
14The Australian decimal currency intended to replace the pound in 1966
15Was changed to "dollar" before it was actually circulated.
16Any of various lycaenid butterflies.
17The fourth tine of an antler's beam.
18A stag with twelve points (six on each antler).
19In large sailing ships, square sail over the topgallant sail.
20An old English gold coin, the rial.
21A small mortar.
22In auction bridge, a royal spade.
23A tuft of beard on the lower lip.
24Bell changes rung on ten bells.
25A male given name from the word "royal".
26Someone connected with Reading Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
27A male given name from English from the surname
28A member of the first regiment of foot in the British army.
29A surname from Old English.
30Alternative form of royal (in capitalised proper nouns, e.g. Royal Navy, Royal Mail) [Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.]

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About antonyms for royal

Finding the right antonym for royal helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.", royal has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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