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Definition of Princely
1. Adjective. Rich and superior in quality. "Gilded dining rooms"
Similar to: Rich
Derivative terms: Grandness, Luxuriousness, Luxury, Luxury, Luxury, Opulence, Sumptuosity, Sumptuousness, Sumptuousness
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
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 ..."