Lexic.us

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"

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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