princeliness

noun

Definition of princelinessnext
as in richness

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Recent Examples of princeliness The whole place had been assembled decades earlier with an eye toward princeliness, and now had a shabby, endearing grandeur. — Lesley M.m. Blume, Town & Country, 2 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for princeliness
  1. richness
  2. dignity
  3. opulence
  4. elegance
  5. luxury
  6. luxuriance
  7. sumptuousness
  8. lavishness
Noun
  • That substance shows up in the little things that elevate a big house into a memorable one — intricate millwork, triple crown molding and custom touches that give the home a cohesive, old-world richness rather than a patchwork of trends.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Our homemade harissa aioli brings the kick, the pickles and sumac onion cut the richness, and the roasted tomato and cabbage slaw keep everything bright.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of richness
Noun
  • This community deserves dignity regardless of its population size.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There are countless casualties in House of the Dragon but few more keenly felt than Helaena, Westeros’s sweetheart, whom Phia Saban played with a quiet and often funny dignity over the years.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For families While Hôtel Royal’s opulence certainly doesn’t lean into the traditional vision of a family-friendly hotel, their thoughtful amenities sure do.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Nine-foot ceilings enhance the feeling of spaciousness on the first floor while hardwood flooring, used throughout much of the home, and impressive millwork that includes crown molding and chair rails, adds elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Celebrations began early for Berry, who has been enjoying vacation at the ultra-exclusive and luxury Kokomo private island resort in Fiji with her fiancé Van Hunt.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As traditional luxury faces consumer resistance to ever-increasing costs, DeMellier offers design, craftsmanship, and value without the exorbitant price tag.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • Each of the Maisons is represented via artifacts that tell their unique stories of sumptuousness and cultural dialogue that helped shape diplomacy, identity, and popular culture.
    — Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.
    — Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of sumptuousness
Noun
  • The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.
    — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In 1661, King Louis XIV ordered construction that would transform a simple hunting lodge into what eventually became a testament to the lavishness of French royalty.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of lavishness

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