statelier; stateliest
1
a
: marked by lofty or imposing dignity
b
2
: impressive in size or proportions
stateliness
noun
stately
adverb
Examples of stately in a Sentence
the governor watched with stately aloofness as his wife charmed the party guests
a stately dowager in an evening gown
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In the pars urbana, grand villas tend to feature stately construction materials like marble; extensive mosaics and frescoes; and amenities like private baths, fountains and gardens.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
The allure of a stately 1912 Craftsman-style home for sale in Woodland, California, begins at the curb, draws you past a prominent front-yard fountain and up a grand porch.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
The spit’s relative isolation has helped preserve both its bohemian enclaves, like Provincetown and Wellfleet, as well as its statelier corners, such as Osterville, Hyannis Port, and Chatham.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
The stately dwelling is one of many projects completed during the architect’s days in private practice from 1885 to 1914.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
The allure of a stately 1912 Craftsman-style home for sale in Woodland, California, begins at the curb, draws you past a prominent front-yard fountain and up a grand porch.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
The spit’s relative isolation has helped preserve both its bohemian enclaves, like Provincetown and Wellfleet, as well as its statelier corners, such as Osterville, Hyannis Port, and Chatham.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
The stately dwelling is one of many projects completed during the architect’s days in private practice from 1885 to 1914.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stately
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“Stately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stately. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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stately
adjective
state·ly
ˈstāt-lē 
statelier; stateliest
: impressively grand in appearance, manner, or size
stateliness
noun
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