royalistic
Definition
- Adjective: Relating to or supporting the principles of royalism; favoring monarchy or the rule of a king or queen.
Usage Examples
- (They supported the idea of a king or queen ruling.)
- (He showed strong support for the monarchy.)
Advanced Usage
"royalistic fervor": intense enthusiasm or zeal for monarchy.
- The crowd's royalistic fervor was palpable during the coronation ceremony. (The people's strong support for the monarchy was clearly felt.)
"royalistic sentiment": general feeling or opinion in favor of royalty.
- Despite the revolution, royalistic sentiment remained strong in rural areas. (Many people in the countryside still supported the monarchy.)
Variants and Related Words
Royalist (noun): a person who supports the monarchy.
- The royalist refused to accept the new republic. (A supporter of the king or queen.)
Royalism (noun): the political doctrine or system of government by a monarch.
- Royalism was the dominant ideology in many European countries for centuries. (The belief in rule by a king or queen.)
Synonyms
- Monarchist: a person who believes in or supports monarchy.
- Loyalist: someone who remains loyal to an established ruler or government, especially during a rebellion.
Related Idioms
- "Die-hard royalist": a person who strongly and stubbornly supports the monarchy.
- He was a die-hard royalist, refusing to accept any form of government without a king. (He was an unwavering supporter of the monarchy.)