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Princely vs Splendid - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between princely and splendid

is that princely is relating to a prince; regal; royal while splendid is possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.

As an adverb princely

is in the manner of a royal prince's conduct.

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.

    splendid

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
  • Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.
  • brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
  • Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.

    Synonyms

    * great * magnificent * marvellous

    Derived terms

    * splendidness

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