Definition for Stately (statelier, statlier)

stately (statelier, statlier), adj. [see state, n.] (webplay: grand, majestic).

  1. Portentous; meaningful; important; significant; consequential; crucial.
  2. Distinguished; honorable; imperial.
  3. August; serious.
  4. Magnificent; splendid.
  5. Arrogant; proud.
  6. Enormous; immense.
  7. Elevated in sentiment.
  8. Honest; virtuous; modest.

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