stately
[ steyt-lee ]
/ ˈsteɪt li /
adjective, state·li·er, state·li·est.
majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
adverb
in a stately manner.
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British Dictionary definitions for stately
stately
/ (ˈsteɪtlɪ) /
adjective -lier or -liest
characterized by a graceful, dignified, and imposing appearance or manner
adverb
in a stately manner
Derived forms of stately
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