Definition of Princely

1. Adjective. Rich and superior in quality. "Gilded dining rooms"


2. Adjective. Having the rank of or befitting a prince. "Princely manner"
Similar to: Noble
Derivative terms: Prince

Definition of Princely

1. a. Of or relating to a prince; regal; royal; of highest rank or authority; as, princely birth, character, fortune, etc.

2. adv. In a princely manner.

Definition of Princely

1. Adjective. Relating to a prince. ¹

2. Adjective. Befitting to a prince. ¹

3. Adverb. In the manner of a royal prince's conduct. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Princely

1. of or befitting a prince [adj -LIER, -LIEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Princely

princedom
princedoms
princehood
princekin
princekins
princeless
princelet
princelets
princelier
princeliest
princelike
princeliness
princelinesses
princeling
princelings
princely (current term)
princely state
princes
princeship
princeships
princess
princess cut
princess feather
princess pine
princess royal
princesse
princesses
princesslike
princessly
princessy

Literary usage of Princely

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Church History of Britain: From the Birth of Jesus Christ Until the Year by Thomas Fuller, John Sherren Brewer (1845)
"your highness with princely regard in equity and — " favour to ponder, and grant the humble suit con- " tained in this most lowly supplication of your ..."

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