regalia

/ri'geiljə/

Thân thiện

The mayor wore the ceremonial regalia for the official parade.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• array
• raiment