Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy: Describes something that is connected to a monarch (a king, queen, emperor, etc.) or the system of monarchy.
   • Ruled by a monarch: Describes a state or system of government where supreme power is held by a single, usually hereditary, ruler.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The country has a monarchical system of government. (The nation is governed by a king or queen.)
  • The palace was filled with monarchical splendor and ceremony. (The palace displayed the grandeur typical of royalty.)
  • He made a monarchical gesture, waving to the crowd from the balcony. (He made a gesture that was fitting for a king.)

Advanced Usage

• "Monarchical authority": The power and right to rule held by a monarch.
  • The constitution limited the monarchical authority.
• "Monarchical traditions": Customs and practices associated with a monarchy.
  • The coronation followed ancient monarchical traditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Monarchic (adj): An alternative form with the same meaning as "monarchical".
  • The debate focused on monarchic principles.
• Monarch (n): A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
  • The monarch addressed the nation.
• Monarchy (n): A form of government with a monarch at the head.
  • The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.

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 (often used as a noun for a monarch).

Antonyms

• Republican: Relating to or characteristic of a republic, a state without a monarch.
• Democratic: Relating to or supporting democracy, where power is held by the people.

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