The difference between Princely and Royal
When used as adjectives, princely means relating to a prince, whereas royal means of or relating to a monarch or their family.
Princely is also adverb with the meaning: in the manner of a royal prince's conduct.
Royal is also noun with the meaning: a royal person.
check bellow for the other definitions of Princely and Royal
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Princely as an adjective:
Relating to a prince; regal; royal.
Examples:
"princely birth or character"
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Princely as an adjective:
Befitting a prince.
Examples:
"a princely sum of money"
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Princely as an adverb (obsolete):
In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.
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Royal as an adjective:
Of or relating to a monarch or their family.
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Royal as an adjective:
Having the air or demeanour of a monarch.
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Royal as an adjective (nautical):
In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
Examples:
"royal mast;  royal sail"
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Royal as an adjective (boxing, military):
Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.
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Royal as an adjective (informal):
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Examples:
"a royal pain in the neck"
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Royal as a noun:
A royal person; a member of a royal family.
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Royal as a noun (paper, printing):
A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.
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Royal as a noun (dated):
The Australian decimal currency intended to replace the pound in 1966; was changed to "" before it was actually circulated.
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Royal as a noun:
The fourth tine of an antler's beam.
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Royal as a noun:
A stag with twelve points (six on each antler).
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Royal as a noun (nautical, sailing):
In large sailing ships, square sail over the topgallant sail.
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Royal as a noun:
An old English gold coin, the rial.
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Royal as a noun (military):
A small mortar.
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Royal as a noun (card games):
In auction bridge, a royal spade.