stately
adjective/ˈsteɪtli/
Frequency rank: #11,428 most common English word
Meaning
impressive and dignified in appearance or manner.
Example sentence
The guests were amazed by the stately mansion that stood at the top of the hill.
Synonyms & related words
- grand
- majestic
- imposing
- magnificent
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