as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
set a princely meal before their guests
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All for the princely salary of $3,200.
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Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
The children of Prince Edward, the king’s younger brother, have so far declined to use their princely titles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
In 1947, the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into India and Pakistan, leading to widespread violence between Muslims and Hindus and cleaving what had been the princely state of Kashmir.
—Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey last year, Meghan said that the royal family discussed changing the rules in order to keep Archie from acquiring the princely title.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022
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Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
The children of Prince Edward, the king’s younger brother, have so far declined to use their princely titles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
In 1947, the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into India and Pakistan, leading to widespread violence between Muslims and Hindus and cleaving what had been the princely state of Kashmir.
—Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey last year, Meghan said that the royal family discussed changing the rules in order to keep Archie from acquiring the princely title.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princely. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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