Associations to the word «Stately»

Wiktionary

STATELY, adjective. Of people: regal, dignified; worthy of respect.
STATELY, adjective. Of movement: dignified; deliberate, unhurried.
STATELY, adjective. Imposing; grand, impressive.
STATELY, adverb. In a stately manner.

Dictionary definition

STATELY, adjective. Impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns".
STATELY, adjective. Of size and dignity suggestive of a statue.
STATELY, adjective. Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats