stately

adjective
UK: /ˈsteɪt.li/
US: /ˈsteɪt.li/

  1. Impressive and grand in size or manner.

    1. The stately home stood on a hill.
    2. The stately procession moved slowly through the town square with grace.

  2. Dignified and imposing in appearance; majestic.

    1. The stately oak tree dominated the park.
    2. She carried herself with a stately bearing that commanded respect from everyone.

Synonyms

imposing majestic magnificent dignified grand
stately adverb

  1. In a dignified and imposing manner; majestically.

    1. The queen entered stately into the room.
    2. The ship sailed stately across the open sea, its flags waving proudly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stately" in English means: Impressive and grand in size or manner., Dignified and imposing in appearance; majestic..

The phonetic transcription of "stately" is /ˈsteɪt.li/ in British English and /ˈsteɪt.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stately": imposing, majestic, magnificent, dignified, grand.

Example usage of "stately": "The stately home stood on a hill.". More examples on the page.