NYT Dictionary

ROYALLY

/ɹˈɔɪʌli/
AdverbROY-al-lyroy-al-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a royal manner; in a manner having to do with royalty.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English royal Middle English -ly English -ly English royally From royal + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

famouslyfinegrandlygravelyloftilynicelynoblysoberlysolemnlysplendidly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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