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stately

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state·ly  (sttl)
adj. state·li·er, state·li·est
1. Dignified and impressive, as in size or proportions. See Synonyms at grand.
2. Majestic; lofty.
adv.
In a ceremonious or imposing manner.

[Middle English statly, from state, state, rank; see state.]

stateli·ness n.

stately
Adjective
[-lier, -liest] having a dignified, impressive, and graceful appearance or manner: the Rolls-Royce approached him at a stately speed
stateliness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.stately - impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns"
impressive - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony"
2.stately - of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
tall - great in vertical dimension; high in stature; "tall people"; "tall buildings"; "tall trees"; "tall ships"
3.stately - refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman"
dignified - having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; "her dignified demeanor"; "the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman"

stately
Translations

stately [ˈsteɪtlɪ] adjmajestuoso, imponente
stately [ˈsteɪtlɪ] adjmajestueux/euse, imposant(e)
stately [ˈsteɪtlɪ] state adjwürdevoll;
(walk) → gemessen;
stately home → Schloss nt
stately [ˈsteɪtlɪ] adjmaestoso/a, imponente


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There had been no home so stately along the whole stretch of Cote Joyeuse.
1-18) I will sing of stately Aphrodite, gold-crowned and beautiful, whose dominion is the walled cities of all sea-set Cyprus.
"You have always been such a good adviser to us about our horses," said the stately lady, "that your recommendation would go a long way with me, and if my sister Lavinia sees no objection we will accept your offer of a trial, with thanks.
 
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