princely sum
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
princely sum (plural princely sums)
- (literally) A large amount of money.
- The painting fetched a princely sum.
- (ironically) A small amount of money.
- After all that work, I've earned the princely sum of two pounds.
Usage notes[edit]
Often used ironically, especially in the phrase "the princely sum of ~".