stature

noun
UK: /ˈstætʃər/
US: /ˈstætʃər/

  1. A person's height.

    1. He is a man of short stature.
    2. The basketball player was admired for his impressive stature on the court.

  2. Importance gained by ability or achievement.

    1. Her stature in the company grew fast.
    2. The scientist gained international stature for her groundbreaking research.

  3. Degree of respect.

    1. The judge has a high stature.
    2. His moral stature made him a role model for young people in the community.

Synonyms

height stature standing status reputation prestige

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stature" in English means: A person's height., Importance gained by ability or achievement., Degree of respect..

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

Synonyms for "stature": height, stature, standing, status, reputation, prestige.

Example usage of "stature": "He is a man of short stature.". More examples on the page.