reigning
/ˈreɪnɪŋ/
adjective
- Currently holding the title or position of monarch.
- The reigning queen attended the ceremony in her royal robes.
- The reigning monarch has the final say on matters of state.
- All citizens celebrated the birthday of the reigning king.
- Currently holding a championship or top position in a competition or field.
- He is the reigning world record holder in the 100-meter dash.
- The reigning champion defended her title successfully.
- The reigning MVP led his team to another victory.
Antonyms
verb
- Present participle of reign; ruling as a monarch.
- While reigning, the emperor built many roads and schools.
- She has been reigning for over a decade now.
- The king is reigning over a peaceful kingdom.
- Present participle of reign; being dominant or prevalent.
- Confusion was reigning in the office after the sudden announcement.
- The pop star is reigning at the top of the music charts.
- A sense of calm is reigning over the crowd.