Meaning & Definition of Stately in English
English⟶
Stately
/stetli/
adjective
1. Impressive in appearance
- "A baronial mansion"
- "An imposing residence"
- "A noble tree"
- "Severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"
- "Stately columns"
synonym:
- baronial,
- imposing,
- noble,
- stately
2. Of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
synonym:
- stately,
- statuesque
3. Refined or imposing in manner or appearance
- Befitting a royal court
- "A courtly gentleman"
synonym:
- courtly,
- formal,
- stately
Examples of using
He was a stately man.
A government official's stately mansion was looted.
He lives in that stately mansion.