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Webster 1913 Edition

Princely

Prince′ly

,
Adj.
1.
Of or relating to a prince; regal; royal; of highest rank or authority;
as,
princely
birth, character, fortune, etc.
2.
Suitable for, or becoming to, a prince; grand; august; munificent; magnificent;
as,
princely
virtues; a
princely
fortune.
“Most princely gifts.”
Shak.

Prince′ly

,
adv.
In a princely manner.
My appetite was not
princely
got.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition

Princely

PRINCELY

,
Adj.
prins'ly. Resembling a prince; having the appearance of one high born; stately; dignified; as a princely gentleman; a princely youth.
1.
Having the rank of princes; as a man of princely birth; a princely dame.
2.
Becoming a prince; royal; grand; august; as a princely gift; princely virtues.
3.
Very large; as a princely fortune.
4.
Magnificent; rich; as a princely entertainment.

PRINCELY

,
adv.
prins'ly. In a princelike manner.

Definition 2024

princely

princely

English

Adjective

princely ‎(comparative princelier, superlative princeliest)

  1. Relating to a prince; regal; royal.
    princely birth or character
  2. Befitting a prince.
    a princely sum of money

Synonyms

Translations

Adverb

princely ‎(comparative more princely, superlative most princely)

  1. In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.
    My appetite was not princely got. — Shakespeare.

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