stately
adjective
state·ly ˈstāt-lē 
statelier; stateliest
1
a
: marked by lofty or imposing dignity
b
: haughty, unapproachable
2
: impressive in size or proportions
stateliness noun
stately adverb
Synonyms
- august
- dignified
- distingué
- distinguished
- imposing
- portly
- solemn
- staid
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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
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
Phrases Containing stately
Kids Definition
stately
adjective
state·ly ˈstāt-lē
statelier; stateliest
: impressive in size or dignity
stately oaks
stately homes
stateliness
noun
1
as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status the princess has a stateliness that will serve her well when she becomes queen Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- majesty
- nobility
- dignity
- elegance
- kingliness
- royalty
- nobleness
- magnanimity
- grandeur
- augustness
- grace
- haughtiness
- impressiveness
- magnificence
- pompousness
- pomposity
- grandness
- lordliness
- poise
- splendor
- resplendence
- high-mindedness
- greatness
- gloriousness
- resplendency
- splendidness
- class
2
as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the refined stateliness of the mansion that has served as the official home of the state's governors since the 18th century Synonyms & Similar Words
- elegance
- majesty
- elegancy
- gracefulness
- refinement
- courtliness
- grace
- brilliance
- nobility
- grandeur
- classiness
- handsomeness
- simplicity
- dignity
- luxuriance
- opulence
- fineness
- luxuriousness
- magnificence
- sumptuousness
- ornateness
- tastefulness
- nobleness
- grandness
- lavishness
- richness
- sophistication
- splendor
- resplendence
- luxury
- artfulness
- classicism
- glory
- taste
- exquisiteness
- ostentation
- chic
- restraint
- ostentatiousness
- grandiosity
- class
- plushness
- showiness
- gloriousness
- polish
- augustness
- affectedness
- pretentiousness
- resplendency
- plushiness
- choiceness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- flamboyance
- inelegance
- grotesqueness
- coarseness
- gracelessness
- gaudiness
- crudeness
- vulgarity
- tawdriness
- kitsch
- garishness
- grotesquerie
- glitz
- tastelessness
- flashiness
- grotesquery
3
as in grandeur
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the stateliness of this mountain range is best appreciated from one of its summits Synonyms & Similar Words
- majesty
- elegance
- grandeur
- brilliance
- nobility
- magnificence
- nobleness
- grandness
- glory
- resplendence
- sublimeness
- splendor
- dignity
- wonderfulness
- gloriousness
- gorgeousness
- opulence
- luxuriance
- sumptuousness
- marvelousness
- luxuriousness
- splendidness
- resplendency
- stupendousness
- lavishness
- richness
- ostentation
- ornateness
- augustness
- grandiosity
- grace
- superbness
- formidability
- wondrousness
- showiness
- elaborateness
- splendiferousness
- gaudiness
- luxury
- awesomeness
- flashiness
- poshness
- swankiness
- extraordinariness
- princeliness
- pretentiousness
- remarkableness
- ritziness