Associations to the word «Stately»
Noun
Adjective
- Dignified
- Majestic
- Graceful
- Lofty
- Imposing
- Gorgeous
- Solemn
- Spacious
- Goodly
- Magnificent
- Glittering
- Quaint
- Splendid
- Tall
- Elizabethan
- Handsome
- Marble
- Adorned
- Wondrous
- Leafy
- Elegant
- Princely
- Picturesque
- Sombre
- Noble
- Serene
- Proud
- Erect
- Velvet
- Bowing
- Gracious
- Haughty
- Venerable
- Courteous
- Gleaming
- Towering
- Regal
- Colossal
- Aristocratic
- Lovely
- Superb
- Silken
- Ornamented
- Placid
- Beautiful
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.