STATELY


Meaning of STATELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -lē ]

adjective

( state·li·er ; -est )

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : marked by lofty or imposing dignity

b. : haughty , unapproachable

2. : impressive in size or proportions

Synonyms: see grand

• state·li·ness noun

• stately adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.