English Explanatory Dictionary

princely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to a prince.
  2. Similar or comparable to a prince.
  3. Befitting a prince.
adv
  1. In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɪnsli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-princely.wav

Word forms

princely princelier princeliest more princely most princely

Etymology

From Middle English princely, pryncely, equivalent to prince + -ly (adjectival suffix). Compare Dutch prinselijk.

Synonyms

princelike princy princelily

Antonyms

unprincely

Derived words

princelihood princelily princeliness princely state princely sum unprinceliness unprincely
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