Definition of princely
princelier
;princeliest
2 : befitting a prince : noble, magnificent princely manners a princely sum
3 : governed by a prince a princely state
princely
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Examples of princely in a Sentence
a display of princely courtesy
set a princely meal before their guests
Recent Examples of princely from the Web
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Customers paid the then-princely sum of $3 a pair (about 55 bucks in today’s moolah).
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15th Century
First Known Use of princely
15th century
PRINCELY Defined for English Language Learners
princely
playDefinition of princely for English Language Learners
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: very large or impressive
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: of, relating to, or suitable for a prince
PRINCELY Defined for Kids
princely
playDefinition of princely for Students
1 : suitable for a prince princely service
2 : very large or impressive a princely sum
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