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princely

prin·cely

UK/ˈpɹɪnsli/ US/ˈprɪnsli/ uncommon

adjective

1.

rich and superior in quality

  • “a princely sum”
  • “gilded dining rooms”
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2.

having the rank of or befitting a prince

  • “a princely bearing”
  • “princely manner”
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Origin

From Middle English princely, pryncely, equivalent to prince + -ly (adjectival suffix). Compare Dutch prinselijk.

Phrases

  • princely state
  • princely sum

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