stately

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective impressive in appearance
  2. adjective of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
  3. adjective refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

Etymology

From Middle English staately, staatly, stateli, statelie, stately, statelyche, statelye, statli, statly. Compare stour. By surface analysis, state + -ly (adjectival suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

baronial, imposing, noble

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