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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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
For all its public association with queerness, ballet remains largely committed to a frail, wispy femininity and a princely but muscular and explosive masculinity—with the stringent, often punishing body-shape standards to match.
—Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Despite being stripped of his princely title in October and now facing a police investigation, Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne — a change that would require new legislation.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The King strips Andrew of his princely titles and begins the process to evict him from Royal Lodge.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/princely. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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