"Sri" is basically a noun and is also used as an adjective.
According to Sanskrit dictionary, "Sri" as a noun, means Srimati Radharani, Laksmidevi, wealth, opulence, beauty, fame, knowledge, strength, any virtue or excellence, etc.
Also "Sri" as an adjective means splendid, radiant, adorning (decorated) etc.
So when "Sri" is used for Visnu-tattva, it can be taken both as a noun and an adjective.
But whenever it is used for the jiva-tattva, it is used as an adjective.
"Srila" is an adjective of the noun "sri."
"Sri-la" means one who possesses wealth (i.e rich), opulence, beauty, etc. "Sri" also means the three Vedas. So "srila" means learned personality who knows the three Vedas.
As "sri" means Srimati Radharani, "srila" means one who possesses the lotus feet of Srimati Radharani is his heart.
As "sri" is the name of one of the six ragas or musical modes (masculine), "srila" means expertise in music, especially in the "Sri" raga.
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