Meaning

2 senses
  1. (not comparable)Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.

    Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings

  2. (not comparable)Having sole or undivided authority.

More definitions
  • ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
  • having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch

Origin

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

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

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Synonyms

3 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch:monarchalmonarchic
  • having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch:monarchal

Word family

8 related words

See also

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