stately meaning
UK US /ˈsteɪtli/ 2 syllables
stately (adjective): impressive in appearance.
stately has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
stately as an adjective
- impressive in appearance
- a baronial mansion
- an imposing residence
- a noble tree
- severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
- stately columns
Synonyms: baronial, imposing, noble
Similar: impressive
Related forms: stateliness
- of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
Synonyms: statuesque
Similar: tall
Related forms: stateliness
- refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
- a courtly gentleman
Similar: dignified
Related forms: stateliness
How to pronounce stately
stately is pronounced /ˈsteɪtli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with stately
Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in LY · 7-letter words
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