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stately

adjective

state·​ly ˈstāt-lē How to pronounce stately (audio)
statelier; stateliest
1
a
: marked by lofty or imposing dignity
2
: impressive in size or proportions
stateliness noun
stately adverb
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
Recent Examples on the Web The couple live in the surrounding neighborhood, Fondren, a tony area of sprawling lawns and stately homes that’s also suffered this week, their water unreliable. Molly Hennessy-fiske, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 Squint at the front of the 1917 Colonial Revival-style house at 2331 S.W. Cactus Dr., however, and potential buyers may be able to visualize the once-stately residence architect Morris Whitehouse designed for retail entrepreneur Julius Lippitt. oregonlive, 31 July 2022 Tall and stately, Chun Wai Chan stood near the center of the studio. New York Times, 28 July 2022 Fake the look of a storied space—or accent an already stately home—with a painting technique that lends a sense of history and texture to your walls. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 12 Aug. 2022 What was once the stately home of Civil War Union General Philip Sheridan’s widow and their three daughters for nearly five decades and later transformed into a Greek Embassy is awaiting yet another rebirth. Kellie Speed, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The Richmond property was a three-story brick building with stately columns; at about $650 a month, the rental seemed like a good find. New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022 As she became enveloped by stately columns of light at Little Caesars Arena, the 20-year-old pop star had just acknowledged the elephant in the room. Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2022 Festive warm lights and garland wrap the stately columns, while Santas adorn the porch and balcony. Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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