Princelike

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪns.laɪk/

Definitions of princelike

adjective describing someone or something that resembles or has the qualities of a prince

Example Sentences

A1 The prince was princelike in his elegant attire and graceful demeanor.

A2 She felt princelike as she rode through the forest on her horse.

B1 The grand ballroom was decorated in a princelike manner with gold accents and velvet drapes.

B2 The actor's princelike charm captivated the audience during his performance.

C1 His princelike behavior and regal presence made him a natural leader.

C2 The royal family's princelike lifestyle was the subject of much fascination and envy.

Examples of princelike in a Sentence

formal His princelike demeanor and impeccable manners set him apart from the rest of the guests.

informal He always carries himself in a princelike manner, as if he were born into royalty.

slang That car is so princelike, it's like driving a royal chariot.

figurative Her princelike grace on the dance floor made her the center of attention.

Grammatical Forms of princelike

• past tense: princeliked
• plural: princelikes
• comparative: more princelike
• superlative: most princelike
• present tense: princelike
• future tense: will be princelike
• perfect tense: have been princelike
• continuous tense: is being princelike
• singular: princelike
• positive degree: princelike
• infinitive: to princelike
• gerund: princeliking
• participle: princeliked

Origin and Evolution of princelike

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'princelike' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'prince' and the suffix '-like'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something resembling or characteristic of a prince, the word 'princelike' has evolved to connote qualities such as regal, noble, or dignified in a more general sense.