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Princely

//ˈpɹɪnsli// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to a prince.

    "princely birth or character"

  2. 2
    Similar or comparable to a prince.
  3. 3
    Befitting a prince.

    "a princely sum"

Adjective
  1. 1
    having the rank of or befitting a prince wordnet
  2. 2
    ostentatiously rich and superior in quality wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.

    "[…] my appetite was not princely gote, […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From prince + -ly (adjectival suffix).

Etymology 2

From prince + -ly (adverbial suffix).

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