state·ly (st t l )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.] state li·ness n. |
stately [ˈsteɪtlɪ]
adj -lier, -liest
characterized by a graceful, dignified, and imposing appearance or manner
adv
in a stately manner
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
adjective grand, majestic, dignified, royal, august, imposing, impressive, elegant, imperial, noble, regal, solemn, lofty, pompous, ceremonious Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.
common, humble, lowly, simple, modest, undistinguished, undignified, unimpressive
common, humble, lowly, simple, modest, undistinguished, undignified, unimpressive
Translations
stately [ˈsteɪtlɪ]
A. ADJ (statelier (compar) (stateliest (superl))) [person, manner] → imponente; [pace, music] → majestuoso
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