princely.
Relating to a prince.
Meaning & usage
Relating to a prince.
princely birth or character
Similar or comparable to a prince.
Befitting a prince.
a princely sum
No expense was spared in making it a princely residence.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English princely, pryncely, equivalent to prince + -ly (adjectival suffix). Compare Dutch prinselijk.
In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.
Where this word comes from
From prince + -ly (adverbial suffix).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.