Stately
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsteɪtli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stately is an adjective meaning (of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
Meaning
(of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
More Meanings
- (of movement) Deliberate, unhurried; dignified.
- Grand; impressive; imposing.
- In a stately manner.
Example Sentences
Flora is a good scout, a favourite with the jockeys on account of her stately breasts and the generous use she puts them to.
Warwick's first glance had revealed the fact that the young woman was strikingly handsome, with a stately beauty seldom encountered.
Their stately offices—their pleasant gardens—the magnificent cloisters constructed for their recreation, were all dilapidated and ruinous; […]
And much as they welcome his promise to repeal "don't ask, don't tell", they are dismayed by the stately pace and bungled tactics of his attempts to do so.
Word Forms
- statelier
- stateliest
Synonyms for stately
Depending on context, synonyms include elegant, noble, impressive, imposing, dignified, statuesque.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dignified, imposing, elegant, impressive, noble, formal.
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