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princely

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prince·ly  (prnsl)
adj. prince·li·er, prince·li·est
1. Of or relating to a prince; royal.
2. Befitting a prince, as:
a. Noble: a princely bearing.
b. Munificent; lavish: inherited a princely sum.
princeli·ness n.
princely adv.
princely
Adjective
[-lier, -liest]
1. of or characteristic of a prince
2. generous or lavish
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.princely - rich and superior in quality; "a princely sum"; "gilded dining rooms"
deluxe, opulent, sumptuous, luxurious, gilded, grand
rich - suggestive of or characterized by great expense; "a rich display"
2.princely - having the rank of or befitting a prince; "a princely bearing"; "princely manner"
noble - of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times; "of noble birth"
princely
adjective 1. substantial, considerable, goodly, large, huge, massive, enormous, tidy (informal) whopping (great) (informal) sizable or sizeable
adjective 2. regal, royal, imposing, magnificent, august, grand, imperial, noble, sovereign, majestic, dignified, stately, lofty, high-born


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That worthy sachem landed in princely state, arrayed in a bright blue blanket and red breech clout, with an extra quantity of paint and feathers, attended by a train of half-naked warriors and nobles.
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