monarchical

[ muh-nahr-ki-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of, like, or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.
2. characterized by or favoring monarchy.

Other Words From

• mo·nar·chi·cal·ly adverb
• an·ti·mo·nar·chic adjective
• an·ti·mo·nar·chi·cal adjective
• an·ti·mo·nar·chi·cal·ly adverb
• non·mo·nar·chic adjective
• non·mo·nar·chi·cal·ly adverb
• pre·mo·nar·chi·cal adjective
• sem·i·mo·nar·chic adjective
• sem·i·mo·nar·chi·cal adjective
• sem·i·mo·nar·chi·cal·ly adverb
• un·mo·nar·chic adjective
• un·mo·nar·chi·cal adjective
• un·mo·nar·chi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of monarchical¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Greek monarchik(ós) (from mónarch(os) monarch + -ikos -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

If the authors had picked a thematic lane — kitsch, pure pageantry, dysfunctional family dynamics, monarchical history, the media’s celebrity obsession — one could begin to look for deeper meaning.

From Washington Post

In the early 19th century, King Kamehameha I instituted a monarchical government.

From Ozy

The 18th century Americans shared the hierarchical and monarchical values of their insular compatriots.

From The Daily Beast

It marks the promise of a life without monarchical despotism, but also, in hindsight, all that can go wrong with a revolution.

From The Daily Beast

The great outward event in the life of Samuel was the transition of the Israelites from a theocratic to a monarchical government.

From Project Gutenberg

The ostentation of the court had become an onerous ceremony, the monarchical principle an unendurable constraint.

From Project Gutenberg

I say nothing here of this monstrous claim, of this ingenious falsehood, on which the monarchical power of the Papacy rests.

From Project Gutenberg

He was clothed with monarchical power and was authorized to issue a constitution for France.

From Project Gutenberg

But do you realize that it shows a degree of class prejudice that doesn't exist in the older, the monarchical countries?

From Project Gutenberg