What regale means?
to entertain sumptuously
transitive verb. 1 : to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies. 2 : to give pleasure or amusement to regaled us with tall tales. intransitive verb. : to feast oneself : feed.
How do you use regale in a sentence?
Examples of regale
- We have been regaled with the case of the dinner ladies.
- On that occasion my audience felt no pain at all as they had all been regaled with copious samples of the famous brand.
- He regaled us with the tales of his youth when he was wandering round casinos squandering hundreds of thousands of pounds.
What is the meaning of regale in Oxford dictionary?
adjective. /ˈriːɡl/ /ˈriːɡl/ typical of a king or queen, and therefore impressive.
Does regale mean entertain?
Definition of regale with : to entertain or amuse (someone) by telling stories, describing experiences, etc. He regaled his party guests with stories of his adventures abroad.
What is the meaning of regale in Kannada?
regaleverb provide with choice or abundant food or drink.
What do you mean by skulduggery?
underhanded or unscrupulous behavior
Definition of skulduggery : underhanded or unscrupulous behavior also : a devious device or trick.
What does the word Esplanade mean in English?
Definition of esplanade : a level open stretch of paved or grassy ground especially : one designed for walking or driving along a shore.
What is an antonym for regale?
Opposite of to give delight or amusement to. anger. annoy. bore. depress.
What is the Kannada meaning of professional?
IPA: prəfɛʃənəlKannada: ಪ್ರಫೇಶನಲ Practice.
Is skulduggery a real word?
Skulduggery is dishonest words that are meant to trick people, like your brother’s fast-talking that leaves you doing all of his chores and your own, plus giving him your allowance. He’s a master of skulduggery. Skulduggery is an alteration of the Scottish word for “adultery,” sculdudrie.
Why is it called skullduggery?
Skulduggery entered English in the mid-19th century as an alteration of a Scottish word, skuldudrie, which means “adultery,” “fornication,” or “obscenity.” (It was “a euphemism of unknown origin,” says the Online Etymology Dictionary.)