STATELY

stately. Stately, ad. with or in state, majestically, proudly

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State″ly, a. [Compar. Statelier (–lĭ‐ẽr); superl. Stateliest.] Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, stately manners; a stately gait. “The stately homes of England!” Mrs. Hemans. “Filled with stately temples.” Prescott. Here is a silly stately style indeed! Shak. Syn. — Lofty; dignified; majestic; grand; august; magnificent.