1. expressions, phrases, or mannerisms characteristic of royalty or royal speech
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The queen’s speech was filled with traditional royalisms that reflected centuries of protocol.
• His use of royalisms made him sound pretentious to his colleagues.
• The actor studied various royalisms to prepare for his role as a king.
• Modern monarchs have abandoned many of the formal royalisms of their predecessors.
• The documentary explored how royalisms have evolved over different historical periods.
• She peppered her conversation with royalisms, trying to sound more sophisticated.