princely

adjective

prince·​ly ˈprin(t)s-lē 

princelier; princeliest

1

: of or relating to a prince : royal

2

: befitting a prince : noble, magnificent

princely manners

a princely sum

3

: governed by a prince

a princely state

princely adverb

Synonyms of princely

• regal
• royal
• aristocratic
• kingly

Examples of princely in a Sentence

a display of princely courtesy

set a princely meal before their guests

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Nearly six years after the Newsnight interview, in October 2025 King Charles finally stripped Andrew of his princely title and evicted him from Royal Lodge. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing princely

• princely sum

Kids Definition

princely

adjective

prince·​ly ˈprin(t)-slē 

princelier; princeliest

1

: of or relating to a prince

2

: suitable for a prince

a princely sum