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stately

UK
/ˈsteɪtli/
US
/ˈsteɪtli/

Translations

statelyadjective
statelier
Comp.
stateliest
Super.
UK
/ˈsteɪtli/
US
/ˈsteɪtli/
majestueuxS’emploie pour une allure, une attitude ou une apparence nobles et imposantes.
The stately mansion stood proudly at the end of the long driveway.
Le manoir majestueux se dressait fièrement au bout de la longue allée.
imposantPour un bâtiment, un lieu ou un objet grand et impressionnant.
They toured a stately old castle overlooking the valley.
Ils ont visité un vieux château imposant qui dominait la vallée.
Synonyms
dignified
majestic
grand
imposing
elegant
noble
regal
lofty
Antonyms
undignified
common
unimpressive
statelyadverb
UK
/ˈsteɪt.li/
US
/ˈsteɪt.li/
Archaic or literary use; functions as an adverb meaning 'in a dignified, majestic manner'.
avec majestéEmploi littéraire ou soutenu.
The procession moved stately through the cathedral.
La procession avançait avec majesté dans la cathédrale.
Additional translations
dignementQuand l’idée de dignité est plus marquée que celle de grandeur.
Synonyms
majestically
regally
grandly
ceremoniously
dignifiedly
imposingly
impressively
solemnly
gravely
augustly

Definitions

statelyadjective
Having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.
The stately mansion stood proudly at the end of the long driveway, surrounded by ancient oak trees.
Large, impressive, and often old; imposing in size or appearance.
They toured a stately old castle overlooking the valley.
statelyadverb
In a dignified and majestic manner.
The procession moved stately through the cathedral.
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