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stately

/ˈsteɪtli/

statelyadjective

statelier

Comp.

stateliest

Super.

/ˈsteɪtli/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

statelyadverb

/ˈsteɪt.li/

Archaic or literary use; functions as an adverb meaning 'in a dignified, majestic manner'.

Translations

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.

Definitions

In a dignified and majestic manner.

The procession moved stately through the cathedral.

Synonyms