stately

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪtli/

The English word “stately” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
Deliberate, unhurried; dignified.
Grand; impressive; imposing.

adverb

In a stately manner.

Etymology

From Middle English staately, staatly, stateli, statelie, stately, statelyche, statelye, statli, statly. Compare stour. By surface analysis, state + -ly (adjectival suffix).

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