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princely

/ˈprɪnsli/
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Other forms: princeliest; princelier

Something princely is controlled by or suits a prince, like a princely territory or a princely velvet cape.

If a prince (a male royal, often the son of a king or queen) rules certain areas, they are princely territories. And if a prince wears certain clothes, you could say he sports a princely outfit. You can also use this adjective to mean "fancy" or "opulent," so you might describe the princely furnishings in your elegant hotel room or the princely offerings on the menu at a four-star restaurant.

Definitions of princely
  1. adjective
    having the rank of or befitting a prince
    “a princely bearing”
    princely manner”
    synonyms:
    noble
    of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
  2. adjective
    rich and superior in quality
    “a princely sum”
    rich
    suggestive of or characterized by great expense
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