Princely

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪnsli/

Definitions of princely

adjective having the qualities or characteristics of a prince; royal or regal

Example Sentences

A1 The prince wore a princely robe to the ball.

A2 The princess received a princely sum of money as a gift.

B1 The hotel room had a princely view of the ocean.

B2 The CEO enjoyed a princely salary and luxurious perks.

C1 The philanthropist made a princely donation to the charity.

C2 The historic castle was restored to its princely grandeur.

Examples of princely in a Sentence

formal The prince received a princely sum as part of his inheritance.

informal He lives in a princely mansion on the outskirts of town.

slang That car is so princely, it must have cost a fortune.

figurative Her smile was as princely as a crown jewel, lighting up the room.

Grammatical Forms of princely

• past tense: princelied
• plural: princelies
• comparative: more princely
• superlative: most princely
• present tense: princely
• future tense: will be princely
• perfect tense: have been princely
• continuous tense: is being princely
• singular: princely
• positive degree: princely
• infinitive: to princely
• gerund: princelying
• participle: princelyed

Origin and Evolution of princely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'princely' originated from the Middle English word 'princeli' which was derived from the Old French word 'princel'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'princely' has retained its original meaning of relating to or characteristic of a prince, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something luxurious, grand, or magnificent.