STATELINESS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

stateliness

noun

Definition of stateliness

as in majesty

a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status the princess has a stateliness that will serve her well when she becomes queen

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as in elegance

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the refined stateliness of the mansion that has served as the official home of the state's governors since the 18th century

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as in brilliance

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the stateliness of this mountain range is best appreciated from one of its summits

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Recent Examples of stateliness Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026 The stateliness of it all feels even more old-fashioned in light of such recent audacious and original horror films as Sinners, Weapons, and everything directed by Jordan Peele. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 The cinematography, by Malik Hassan Sayeed, has a documentary-like precision combined with a somber stateliness. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stateliness

Noun

This Tour will be remembered as Pogačar in the midst of his majesty; a relentless march towards victory which felt all but assured within the first week.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The banks of the pool—at its best a scene of unparalleled American majesty—took on a sort of circus atmosphere as locals and tourists alike stopped by to see the disaster for themselves.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

For daytime, Kim reaches for delicate, everyday pieces such as a layered look built on the brand’s box chain set or a simple stack of huggies or dainty diamond rings for understated, everyday elegance.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The result is a shoe that retains all the elegance of a classic loafer, but with a decidedly more relaxed vibe.

— Lucrezia Malavolta, Glamour, 25 July 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

The show’s brilliance is in its commitment to providing deep historical, political, and cultural analysis.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Dubas, for all of his brilliance over the past two seasons — especially his run of trades — made two miscalculations.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old center back, comes from a line of nobility, particularly Counts, in his home country.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 June 2026
This piece of jewelry, worn by Princess Elisabeth, was a wedding gift from the Belgian nobility to Mathilde on the occasion of her wedding in 1999.

— Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

Definition of nobility

Noun

The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.

— Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of gracefulness

Noun

Destin Daniel Cretton stages the Spidey action with a clever, leaping grandeur that delivers what these movies need to.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 July 2026
Played with tricksy force and a glint of anger in her eyes by Samantha Morton, Circe is at the center of the greatest scene in The Odyssey, one that foregrounds the grandeur and uncanny qualities of myth.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of grandeur

Noun

Thwaties said the hope is to get her mother's beautiful smile, dignity and quality of life back.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Gandhi supplied the repertoire of nonviolent resistance; Ambedkar, the architect of India’s constitution and a champion of Dalit rights, supplied a politics of dignity, representation and institutional accountability.

— Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of dignity

Noun

That’s how things were during his 12 seasons for Borussia Dortmund, often carrying the hopes of a team that were constantly chasing Bayern Munich, usually without much luck, glory just out of reach.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Olave started thriving once Shough took over as the team’s starting quarterback, quickly finding chemistry with his new signal-caller, and the Saints clearly believe that connection will lead them to playoff glory once more.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

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