royal
/ˈɹɔɪ.əl/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.
2
Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.
3
In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
4
Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.
5
Used as an intensifier.
6
Describing a piece which, if captured, results in loss of game.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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