Stately Definition & Meaning
stately
- adjective
- impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns"
- of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
- refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman"
"Stately" in song lyrics
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"If you would grow great and stately,"
— Good and Bad Children
Words that rhyme with stately
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stately mean?
- impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns" of size and dignity suggestive of a statue refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman"
- What part of speech is stately?
- Stately is an adjective.
- How many definitions does stately have?
- Stately has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).