princelike

He carries himself with a princelike dignity.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resembling or befitting a prince: "princelike" describes a person, action, or quality that is characteristic of a prince, such as nobility, generosity, or dignity.
   • Majestic or regal in manner: It can also refer to something that is grand, impressive, or lavish, akin to the status of a prince.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • He had a princelike bearing that commanded respect in every room. (His manner was noble and dignified, like a prince.)
  • The donation was princelike in its generosity, funding the entire project. (The donation was extremely generous, befitting a prince.)
  • Her princelike attire made her stand out at the royal banquet. (Her clothing was grand and regal, resembling that of a prince.)

Advanced Usage

• "princelike manner": a way of behaving that is generous, courteous, or authoritative.

  • She treated her guests with a princelike manner, offering them the finest food and drink. (She acted with the hospitality and grace of a prince.)

• "princelike sum": a very large amount of money, typically given as a gift or reward.

  • He received a princelike sum for his years of loyal service. (He was given a very generous financial reward.)

Variants and Related Words

• Prince (n): a male member of a royal family, especially a son of a monarch.

  • The prince was known for his charitable work. (A royal male figure.)

• Princely (adj): of or relating to a prince; generous or lavish.

  • The hotel offered princely accommodations. (Luxurious and grand, like a prince's.)

• Princess (n): a female member of a royal family.

  • The princess wore a beautiful gown. (A royal female figure.)

• Princeliness (n): the quality of being princely or princelike.

  • His princeliness was evident in his generous donations. (The quality of being noble or regal.)

Synonyms

• Regal: of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.

  • Her regal posture impressed everyone. (Majestic and royal.)

• Noble: having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles; aristocratic.

  • His noble actions earned him admiration. (Dignified and generous.)

• Majestic: having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.

  • The majestic palace stood tall. (Grand and impressive.)

Related Idioms

• Live like a prince: to live in a luxurious or comfortable manner.

  • After winning the lottery, he lived like a prince. (He enjoyed a lavish lifestyle.)

• A prince among men: a man who is exceptionally kind, generous, or admirable.

  • He is a prince among men for his selfless work. (A highly admirable man.)

Phrasal Verbs