royally
/'rɔiəli/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner befitting a monarch; with regal splendor, ceremony, or generosity: Describes an action done in a way that is grand, magnificent, or extremely generous, as one might treat royalty.
- Extremely, thoroughly, or to a great degree (informal): Used for emphasis to mean "very much" or "completely."
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The visiting dignitaries were royally entertained at the palace. (They were treated with the utmost splendor and ceremony.)
- He apologized royally for his mistake. (He apologized very profusely and thoroughly.)
- We failed royally in our first attempt. (We failed completely and utterly.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be royally welcomed/received": to be given a grand, impressive, or very generous welcome.
- The team was royally welcomed by their fans after the victory.
- "to be royally annoyed/angry": to be extremely or thoroughly annoyed.
- She was royally annoyed by the constant interruptions.
Variants and Related Words
- Royal (adj): of or relating to a king or queen.
- The royal family attended the ceremony.
- Royalty (n): people of royal blood or status; a payment to a patent holder or author.
- The book's royalties were donated to charity.
Synonyms
- Magnificently: In a splendid or impressive manner.
- Splendidly: In an excellent or grand way.
- Extravagantly: In a lavish or excessive manner.
- Thoroughly: Completely and fully (for the informal sense).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To be treated like royalty: To be treated with great honor, luxury, and care.
- At the spa, you are treated like royalty.
- To be in a right royal mess (informal, chiefly British): To be in a complete and troublesome state of disorder.
- After the party, the kitchen was in a right royal mess.
Adverb
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in a royal manner
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they were royally treated
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