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Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait.

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  1. superl. Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait.
  2. adv. Majestically; loftily.
  3. adj. impressive in size, manner, or appearance
  4. adj. of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
  5. adj. refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
  6. Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait. "The stately homes of England!" Mrs. Hemans. "Filled with stately temples." Prescott. Here is a stately style indeed! Shak. Syn. -- Lofty; dignified; majestic; grand; august; magnificent. Majestically; loftily. Milton.
  7. Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as,statelymanners; a stately gait. "The stately homes of England!" Mrs.Hemans. "Filled with stately temples." Prescott.Here is a stately style indeed! Shak.
  8. j:100 s. of size and dignity suggestive of a statue