Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or characteristic of a monarch: Pertaining to a sovereign ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor, or the institution of monarchy.
   • Ruled by a monarch: Describing a government or system where supreme power is vested in and exercised by a single sovereign ruler.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The monarchal ceremony was filled with ancient traditions and symbols of power.
  • The country transitioned from a monarchal system to a republic after the revolution.
  • He was criticized for his monarchal style of leadership, making decisions without consultation.

Advanced Usage

• "Monarchal authority": The power or right to command, inherent to or derived from a monarch.

  • The decree was issued under the monarchal authority of the queen.

• "Monarchal dignity": The state or quality of being worthy of honor, befitting a monarch.

  • Despite the political changes, he carried himself with a certain monarchal dignity.

Variants and Related Words

• Monarchical (adj): An alternative and more common form with identical meaning.

  • The monarchical traditions of the kingdom are centuries old.

• Monarchy (n): A form of government with a monarch at the head.

• Monarch (n): A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

Synonyms

• Regal: Of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.
• Royal: Having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family.
• Sovereign: Possessing supreme or ultimate power (as an adjective); a supreme ruler (as a noun).

Antonyms

• Republican: Pertaining to or characteristic of a republic, a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
• Democratic: Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Adjective

1. ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
   • monarchal government
   • monarchical systems
2. having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
   • monarchical gestures
   • monarchal pomp