stately
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adjective \-lē\state·li·erstate·li·est
Definition of STATELY
1
a : marked by lofty or imposing dignity b : haughty, unapproachable
2
: impressive in size or proportions
— state·li·ness noun
— stately adverb
See Examples of STATELY
- <the governor watched with stately aloofness as his wife charmed the party guests>
- <a stately dowager in an evening gown>
First Known Use of STATELY
15th century
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