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monarchical

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Having sole or undivided authority.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • monarchal government
  • monarchical systems

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: monarchal, monarchic

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • monarchical gestures
  • monarchal pomp

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: monarchal

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From monarch + -ical, perhaps after Middle French monarchique.