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princely

/ˈprɪn.sli/

Translations

princelyadjective

princelier

Comp.

princeliest

Super.

/ˈprɪn.sli/

princierQui convient à un prince; noble, de rang élevé.

They stayed in a princely palace overlooking the city.

Ils ont séjourné dans un palais princier surplombant la ville.

princierPar extension, très généreux ou somptueux, surtout pour une somme d'argent ou un cadeau.

He received a princely sum for his work.

Il a reçu une somme princière pour son travail.

Additional translations

royalSoutenu; pour insister sur le caractère luxueux ou généreux.

Synonyms

princelyadverb

/ˈprɪnsli/

Archaic/rare use meaning ‘in a princely manner; magnificently; generously’.

royalementAvec magnificence ou générosité.

The victorious general was rewarded princely for his service.

Le général victorieux a été récompensé royalement pour ses services.

Additional translations

magnifiquementPour exprimer une manière fastueuse ou très élégante.

princelyadjective

Relating to or befitting a prince; regal or noble.

The mansion was decorated in a princely manner, with luxurious furnishings and grand chandeliers.

Generous or lavish, especially in terms of money or gifts.

He received a princely sum for his work, far exceeding his expectations.

princelyadverb

In a princely manner; magnificently or generously.

The victorious general was rewarded princely for his service.