as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
set a princely meal before their guests
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Recent Examples of princely
At the time of independence, the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was given the option to accede to either India or Pakistan.
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Fazlul Haq, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
Those princely beanies and headbands, meanwhile, represent his satirical take on power and formality.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Saif Ali Khan is descended from a family of former Nawabs who ruled the small princely state of Pataudi, close to Delhi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s an archetypal quality to the character: a father-warrior figure treating his princely sons, who are also warriors on the battlefield, with an unsentimental sense of commitment to the cause.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Fazlul Haq, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
Those princely beanies and headbands, meanwhile, represent his satirical take on power and formality.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Saif Ali Khan is descended from a family of former Nawabs who ruled the small princely state of Pataudi, close to Delhi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s an archetypal quality to the character: a father-warrior figure treating his princely sons, who are also warriors on the battlefield, with an unsentimental sense of commitment to the cause.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for princely
Adjective
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The tradition dates back to the 9th century, adding a regal layer to the city's rich history.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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On Lake Geneva, sip local wine and watch regal white swans glide across shimmering turquoise waters, their graceful necks creating elegant silhouettes against the dramatic Alpine backdrop.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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Princess Anne's son and the pediatric nurse, who works for the U.K.'s National Health Service, took their love public at the Badminton Horse Trials in May 2024 and have since stepped out for several day dates and social events on the royal family's calendar.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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According to royal expert Hilary Fordwich, the legal battle is sure to make royals wary.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 2025
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The psychological drama, which stars Satya Dev in the title role, showcases an elaborate poster featuring the actor in aristocratic regalia surrounded by peacock feathers and ornate details.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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The $80,000 price tag includes two people and almost all expenses, including five-star accommodations and a range of one-of-a-kind activities that immerse travelers in Italian culture, history, and aristocratic lifestyle, all in the lap of luxury.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princely. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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