stately Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite impressive in appearance
    imposing; noble; baronial.
    • a baronial mansion
    • an imposing residence
    • a noble tree
    • severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
    • stately columns
  2. adjective satellite of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
    statuesque.
  3. adjective satellite refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
    courtly; formal.
    • a courtly gentleman

WordNet

State"ly adjective
Wordforms
comparative Statelier ; superlative Stateliest
Definitions
  1. Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait. "The stately homes of England!" Mrs. Hemans. "Filled with stately temples." Prescott.
    Here is a stately style indeed! Shak.
    Syn. -- Lofty; dignified; majestic; grand; august; magnificent.
State"ly adverb
Definitions
  1. Majestically; loftily. Milton.

Webster 1913