princely
adjective
prince·ly
ˈprin(t)s-lē 
princelier; princeliest
2
: befitting a prince : noble, magnificent
princely manners
a princely sum
3
: governed by a prince
a princely state
princely
adverb
Examples of princely in a Sentence
a display of princely courtesy
set a princely meal before their guests
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Once the film leaps ahead to Paris in the late 1800s, Jones appears as a dandified version of his princely self.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
For the monarchy, Mountbatten-Windsor's downfall has come in stages, from his stepping back from royal duties in 2019 to the loss of the His Royal Highness (HRH) status in 2022, followed by his princely title.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In October, Andrew was stripped of his princely title, his dukedom, and a number of awards and honorifics.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 Feb. 2026
The British monarchy is known for its princely palaces, but not all properties in the Crown’s portfolio are created equal.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
For the monarchy, Mountbatten-Windsor's downfall has come in stages, from his stepping back from royal duties in 2019 to the loss of the His Royal Highness (HRH) status in 2022, followed by his princely title.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In October, Andrew was stripped of his princely title, his dukedom, and a number of awards and honorifics.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 Feb. 2026
The British monarchy is known for its princely palaces, but not all properties in the Crown’s portfolio are created equal.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/princely. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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princely
adjective
prince·ly
ˈprin(t)-slē
princelier; princeliest
1
: of or relating to a prince
2
: suitable for a prince
a princely sum
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