Definition of STATELY

stately

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • impressive in appearance
    • "stately columns"
  • of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
  • refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

Adj

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

Adv

  • In a stately manner.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 10

stately is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stately is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stately is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

stately is a valid Words With Friends word