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TOEFL BNC: 9774 COCA: 11435

stately
stately /ˈsteɪtli/ adjective
statelier; stateliest
stately
/ˈsteɪtli/
adjective
statelier; stateliest
Learner's definition of STATELY
[or more stately; most stately]
: very impressive in appearance, manner, or size庄严的；壮观的

— stateliness

noun [noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 9774 COCA: 11435

stately

adjective

state·​ly ˈstāt-lē How to pronounce stately (audio)
statelier; stateliest
1
a
: marked by lofty or imposing dignity
b
: haughty, unapproachable
2
: impressive in size or proportions
stateliness noun
stately adverb

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for stately

grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive.

grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.

a grand staircase

magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

magnificent paintings

imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.

an imposing edifice

stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.

the stately procession

majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.

a majestic waterfall

grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience

grandiose hydroelectric projects

but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.

grandiose schemes

Example Sentences

the governor watched with stately aloofness as his wife charmed the party guests a stately dowager in an evening gown
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stately was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing stately
TOEFL BNC: 9774 COCA: 11435

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