princely
gb/pɹˈɪnsli/ us/pɹˈɪnsli/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8200
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
very large or generous in amount
Very large and generous, especially about money or pay.
Vzorec užití:
a princely [sum/amount/salary/fee]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "princely" always means "royal" or "about a prince." In money contexts, it usually means the amount is very large or generous, not that the money comes from a prince. Also, do not use it with negative things like "a princely problem"; it is used for impressive, positive amounts.
Synonyma
generous (Emphasizes kindness in giving; not as strongly focused on how impressively large the amount is.)
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handsome (Common with money or pay; slightly more formal and less vivid than "princely.")
Antonyma
meagre (Describes an amount that is too small or not enough, the opposite of an impressively large amount.)
Kolokace
a princely sum
|a princely salary
|a princely fee
|a princely reward
|a princely bonus
Témata
money
|work
|business
|lifestyle
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- For a few hours of work, she received the princely sum of five hundred dollars.
- The company offered him a princely salary to join their executive team.
- They sold the old painting for the princely fee of ten thousand euros.
- Winning the competition came with a princely cash prize.
- He was paid a princely amount for a single appearance in the commercial.
Učební příklady
- He was given a princely sum for his short speech.
- She earns a princely salary at her new job.
- They paid a princely amount for that small house.
- The winner received a princely prize of one million dollars.
- The actor got a princely fee for one day of work.
adjective
B2
property
2
like or suitable for a prince
Like a prince, or suitable for a prince, often very grand or luxurious.
Vzorec užití:
a princely [home/lifestyle/title/gesture]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "princely" for any expensive thing. When it does not refer to money, it should suggest something grand, luxurious, or with high social status, similar to how a prince lives or behaves.
Synonyma
regal (Suggests the dignity and style of a king or queen, not just a prince.)
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royal (Directly related to kings, queens, and royalty in general; "princely" focuses specifically on princes or prince‑like luxury.)
Antonyma
humble (Suggests simple, modest, or low-status qualities, the opposite of grand or prince-like.)
Kolokace
a princely palace
|a princely lifestyle
|a princely title
|a princely bearing
|a princely gesture
Témata
people
|status
|royalty
|lifestyle
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- They were married in a princely hall with crystal chandeliers and marble floors.
- Despite his wealth, he did not live a particularly princely lifestyle.
- Her princely manners impressed everyone at the formal dinner.
- The charity received a princely gesture from an anonymous donor who funded the entire project.
- He carried himself with a princely bearing, calm and dignified.
Učební příklady
- They stayed in a princely hotel by the sea.
- The king gave his son a princely title.
- She walked into the room with a princely air.
- They enjoyed a princely meal in a big, beautiful room.
- He dreams of living a princely life one day.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
princely
IPA
GB/pɹˈɪnsli/
US/pɹˈɪnsli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
princely (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (princely)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: princely
- Comparative: princelier
- Superlative: princeliest
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a princely sum
1/ə pɹˈɪnsli sˈʌm/
fixed phrase
a very large amount of money
A very large and generous amount of money, often more than expected.
Příklady
- He sold the old comic book collection for a princely sum.
- The company paid a princely sum to secure the rights to the movie.
- They donated a princely sum to help rebuild the school.