Definitions for princely
ˈprɪns liprince·ly

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. deluxe, gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuousadjective

   rich and superior in quality

   "a princely sum"; "gilded dining rooms"

2. princelyadjective

   having the rank of or befitting a prince

   "a princely bearing"; "princely manner"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. princelyadverb

   In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.

   My appetite was not princely got. uE000181344uE001 Shakespeare.

2. princelyadjective

   Relating to a prince.

3. princelyadjective

   Befitting to a prince.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Princelyadjective

   Etymology: from prince.

   1. Having the appearance of one highborn.

   In war, was never lion rag’d more fierce,
   In peace, was never gentle lamb more mild,
   Than was that young and princely gentleman. William Shakespeare.

   2. Having the rank of princes.

   Meaning only to do honour to their princely birth, they flew among them all. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   Be opposite all planets of good luck
   To my proceeding; if with pure heart’s love,
   I tender not thy beauteous princely daughter. William Shakespeare.

   The princely hierarch left his pow’rs to seize
   Possession of the garden. John Milton.

   I expressed her commands
   To mighty lords and princely dames. Edmund Waller.

   So fled the dame, and o’er the ocean bore
   Her princely burthen to the Gallick shore. Edmund Waller.

   3. Becoming a prince; royal; grand; august.

   I, that but now refus’d most princely gifts,
   Am bound to beg of my lord general. William Shakespeare.

   Princely counsel in his face yet shone. John Milton.

   Born to command, your princely virtues slept
   Like humble David’s, while the flock he kept. Edmund Waller.

2. Princelyadverb

   In a princelike manner.

   Etymology: from prince.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Princelyadjective

   of or relating to a prince; regal; royal; of highest rank or authority; as, princely birth, character, fortune, etc

2. Princelyadjective

   suitable for, or becoming to, a prince; grand; august; munificent; magnificent; as, princely virtues; a princely fortune

3. Princelyadverb

   in a princely manner

Anagrams for princely »

1. pencilry

How to pronounce princely?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of princely in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of princely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of princely in a Sentence

1. Lavater:

   The manner of giving shows the character of the giver more than the gift itself. There is a princely manner of giving and accepting.

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