stately
Meaning
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- Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
- Deliberate, unhurried; dignified.
- Grand; impressive; imposing.
Synonyms
of high rank
with an imposing air
dignified and pretty
of high birth
wellset
having a stately brearing
of gentle birth
of gentle rank
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsteɪtli/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English staately, staatly, stateli, statelie, stately, statelyche, statelye, statli, statly; equivalent to state + -ly. Compare stour.
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