Stately: meaning, definitions and examples

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stately

[ ˈsteɪtli ]

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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.

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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

Translations of the word "stately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imponente

🇮🇳 भव्य

🇩🇪 stattlich

🇮🇩 megah

🇺🇦 величний

🇵🇱 majestatyczny

🇯🇵 堂々とした

🇫🇷 imposant

🇪🇸 majestuoso

🇹🇷 görkemli

🇰🇷 위엄 있는

🇸🇦 مهيب

🇨🇿 vznešený

🇸🇰 vznešený

🇨🇳 威严的

🇸🇮 vélíčasten

🇮🇸 virðulegur

🇰🇿 құдіретті

🇬🇪 დიდებული

🇦🇿 möhtəşəm

🇲🇽 majestuoso

Word origin

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.