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Stately Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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stately

[หˆsteษชtli ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

building

Impressive and dignified in size, appearance, or manner.

Synonyms

grand, imposing, majestic, regal.

Examples of usage

  • The stately mansion stood at the end of the street.
  • The stately columns added grandeur to the building.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

Having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner.

Synonyms

composed, dignified, elegant, graceful.

Examples of usage

  • The stately gentleman greeted us with a warm smile.
  • She walked with a stately grace that caught everyone's attention.

Translations

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Origin of 'stately'

The word 'stately' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word 'statly', meaning 'imposing'. It is derived from the Old French word 'estatel' and the Latin word 'status', both meaning 'condition' or 'state'. Over time, 'stately' has come to be associated with grandeur, dignity, and elegance.

See also: instatement, interstate, misstate, overstate, overstated, overstatement, reinstate, restate, restatement, stated, statement, statements, stateroom, statesman, understate, understated, unstated.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,581, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.