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Opposite of related to, belonging to, carried out, or exercised by a king or queen or a member of their family
“At first, he was scorned and held in low regard by the Egyptians on the ground that he was a common man and of no high family.”
Opposite of of a quality or size suitable for a king or queen
“He once occupied a splendid house, but through misfortune, has become poor, and now lives in a humble cottage.”
Opposite of used as an intensifier
“To them, she was only a minor nuisance, a fly buzzing around the table that would be dispatched with the swat of a rolled-up newspaper.”
(metaphorical) Opposite of very easy or involving minimal effort
“Although the task was somewhat arduous, everyone pitched in with good humor.”
Opposite of belonging to, or characteristic of, the aristocracy
“Oligarchies are established through these alliances and society is divided between patrician rulers and plebeian slaves.”
(colloquial) Opposite of used as an intensifier, especially in derogatory contexts
“Admittedly, I was a partial supporter of his philosophies, up until the point where he was exposed as a fraud.”
Opposite of having influence or power
“The errand boy was an insignificant person, mostly unrecognized by those around him.”
Opposite of characteristic of, or related to, a particular nation
“The international agency polices the development of atomic energy facilities.”
(of a defeat or beating) Opposite of severe or thorough in nature
“It was a narrow loss, but one that will ultimately cost the team a place in the finals.”
Opposite of pomp and ceremony associated with the monarchy or high levels of government
“It was just an informal address to the nation to assure everyone that the Queen was well after her fall.”
Opposite of a royal person, or a member of the royal family
“They knew that a commoner had somehow caught the eye of the young Queen on one of her forays into the country.”
(general or benevolent) Opposite of a ruler of a state or country
“I would make a terrible Queen with my questionable ability to adhere to strict royal protocols!”
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