stately

[US]/ˈsteɪtli/
[UK]/ˈsteɪtli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. grand; majestic; dignified

Phrases & Collocations

stately home

stately procession

stately manner

Example Sentences

She is stately in personage.

the stately Temple of Heaven

a stately great drag with a smart chauffeur.

a stately 19th-century mansion.

his tall and stately wife.

The stately mansion crested the hill.

The procession moved at a slow and stately speed.

The stately swan glides gracefully on the pond.

Priceless antique furniture was destroyed in the fire at the stately home.

The judge was a man of stately embonpoint who walked with a heavy step as he entered the courtroom.

With his wonted, collected and stately mien , he crossed the unhallowed threshold.

Real-world Examples

They are graceful, stately, inspiring ----- in calm, sunlight seas.

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We were much impressed by the general's stately appearance.

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The great, stately, active volcano had been monitored for a long time.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

To make money, owners of stately homes often make their parks into playgrounds.

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The adjective " stately" means something that is impressive in appearance, behavior or size.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

It was the most magnificent and stately planet that he had ever seen.

Source: The Little Prince

These are published plans and architectural drawings of the finest stately homes in Britain.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

Here, amid the Victorian cottages and stately plantation homes, you'll find Lafayette Cemetery.

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There were lovely patches of greensward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits.

Source: The Wizard of Oz (Simplified Version)

Commercial galleries used to rely on regular visits from rich Britons seeking to furnish their stately homes.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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