princely

/ˈprɪnsli/adjective

उच्चारण प्रिन्स्ली

राजसी, रियासती, राजकुमार का

Advanced word

adjective

1
[only before noun]
belonging to or connected with a prince
राजसी, रियासती, राजकुमार का
- Hyderabad was the largest princely state in India.
- the princely family of Mysore
Synonyms royal regal
2
(of an amount of money) large; generous
(रकम) बहुत बड़ी, भारी
- He was paid the princely sum of ten thousand rupees a month.
Synonyms handsome lavish
3
impressive; fit for a prince
शानदार, भव्य
- They were given a princely welcome.
Synonyms magnificent splendid

◇Word family

prince noun

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

§Grammar and usage

Usage: the princely sum is often used ironically to mean a very small amount of money.

Usage: the princely sum प्रायः व्यंग्य में बहुत छोटी रकम के लिए प्रयोग होता है।