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Magnanimous vs Princely - What's the difference?

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Magnanimous is a related term of princely.


As adjectives the difference between magnanimous and princely

is that magnanimous is noble and generous in spirit while princely is relating to a prince; regal; royal.

As an adverb princely is

in the manner of a royal prince's conduct.

magnanimous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Noble and generous in spirit.
    • He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.
    magnanimous forgiveness

    Synonyms

    * big-hearted * generous * great-hearted * large-hearted * unselfish

    Related terms

    * magnanimity * magnanimously * magnanimousness

    princely

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Relating to a prince; regal; royal.
    • princely birth or character
  • Befitting a prince.
    • a princely sum of money

    Synonyms

    * regally, grandly

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.
    • My appetite was not princely got. — Shakespeare.