Definition

1. Noun:
   • Especially fine or decorative clothing: "Regalia" refers to the elaborate, often ceremonial, clothing worn on special occasions or by people in high office.
   • Paraphernalia indicative of royalty or other high office: "Regalia" also denotes the emblems, symbols, and objects that signify sovereign power, high rank, or membership in a specific order or organization.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The king was dressed in full regalia for the coronation ceremony.
  • The museum has a collection of royal regalia, including crowns and scepters.
  • The members of the fraternity wore their regalia during the initiation ritual.

Advanced Usage

• "In full regalia": wearing all the official and decorative clothing and ornaments.
  • The guards stood at attention in full regalia.
• "Regalia of office": the symbols and attire associated with a particular official position.
  • The mayor was presented with the regalia of office during the inauguration.

Variants and Related Words

• Regal (adj): of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.
  • The ambassador made a regal entrance.

Synonyms

• Finery: showy or elegant clothing or decoration.
• Trappings: the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing.
• Insignia: a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization.

Related Phrases

• Regalia is typically used as a plural noun but can be treated as singular or plural in construction.

Noun

1. especially fine or decorative clothing
2. paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)