| a. | 1. | Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; |
| adv. | 1. | Majestically; loftily. |
| Adj. | 1. | stately - impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns" |
| 2. | stately - of size and dignity suggestive of a statue Synonyms: statuesque | |
| 3. | stately - refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman" |