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princely
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
princely
(adjective)
princely
/
ˈ
prɪnsli/
adjective
princely
/
ˈ
prɪnsli/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRINCELY
1
:
very large or impressive
a
princely
gift
Their summer house cost a
princely sum
. [=their summer house was very expensive]
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2
:
of, relating to, or suitable for a prince
a display of
princely
courtesy
princely
duties
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