regalement

regalement

A family enjoys a regalement of fresh fruit and pastries in their garden.

Definition

Noun: The act or instance of providing rich and abundant food, drink, or entertainment; a lavish feast or sumptuous treat.
- Refers to the experience of being regaled or entertained generously, often with great pleasure and satisfaction.

Usage Examples
  • (A lavish feast provided by the monarch.)
  • (A generous offering of food and drink.)
  • (A sequence of entertainments and treats.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To partake in regalement": to join in or enjoy a lavish entertainment or meal.
    • The guests partook in the regalement with great enthusiasm. (They enjoyed the generous hospitality.)
  • "Regalement of the senses": a figurative use meaning a rich or overwhelming experience for the senses.
    • The garden was a regalement of the senses, with vibrant colours, sweet scents, and the sound of birds. (A deeply pleasing sensory experience.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Regale (verb): to entertain or delight someone with lavish food, drink, or stories.
    • She regaled her friends with tales of her travels. (She entertained them with stories.)
  • Regaling (present participle): the act of entertaining lavishly.
    • The hostess spent hours regaling her guests. (She was providing entertainment.)
Synonyms
  • Feast: a large, elaborate meal, often celebratory.
  • Banquet: a formal, grand meal for many people.
  • Entertainment: amusement or hospitality provided for guests.
  • Treat: something special and enjoyable, especially food or an experience.
Related Idioms
  • "A feast for the eyes": something visually pleasing, akin to regalement of sight.
    • The sunset over the ocean was a feast for the eyes. (A visual regalement.)
  • "Live high off the hog": to live in great comfort and luxury, often through regalement.
    • During the festival, everyone lived high off the hog with constant regalement. (They enjoyed abundant food and luxury.)
Phrasal Verbs (Related to regale)
  • Regale with: to entertain someone by providing something (food, stories, etc.).
    • He regaled the children with sweets and jokes. (He entertained them with treats and humour.)