princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/adjective 3adverb 1forms 4 adjective3 •Relating to a prince.She so bewitched the whole princely race that six different princes, although each was married to a young wife, remained childless. — 1965 •Similar or comparable to a prince. •Befitting a prince.No expense was spared in making it a princely residence. adverb1 •In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.[…] my appetite was not princely gote, […] — 1596 formsmore princely · princelier · most princely · princeliest