STATELY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STATELY?

Need another word that means the same as “stately”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “stately” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Stately” are: baronial, imposing, noble, statuesque, courtly, formal, dignified, majestic, ceremonious, impressive, solemn, awe-inspiring, regal, imperial, elegant, grand, glorious, splendid, magnificent, resplendent, important, august, ceremonial, ritualistic, ritual, conventional, traditional, orthodox, prescribed, fixed, set

Stately as an Adjective

Definitions of "Stately" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “stately” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Slow, formal, and dignified.
• Of size and dignity suggestive of a statue.
• Impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner.
• Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court.
• Impressive in appearance.

Synonyms of "Stately" as an adjective (31 Words)

august	Of or befitting a lord. Of august lineage.
awe-inspiring	Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder.
baronial	Relating to a baron or barons. The stations were built in the distinctive Scottish baronial style.
ceremonial	Relating to or used for formal religious or public events. A ceremonial occasion.
ceremonious	Characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display. A Great Hall where ceremonious and public appearances were made.
conventional	Represented in simplified or symbolic form. A conventional view of the world.
courtly	Very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court. A courtly gentleman.
dignified	Having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance. Her dignified demeanor.
elegant	Refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style. She will look elegant in black.
fixed	Fixed and unmoving. How s the club fixed for money now.
formal	Being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements as e g of formal dress. Pay one s formal respects.
glorious	Having or deserving or conferring glory. Glorious platters of succulent crabs.
grand	Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style- Oliver Franks. Grand staircase.
imperial	Majestic or magnificent. The bedroom is huge and very imperial.
important	Important in effect or meaning. It is important to avoid monosyllabic answers.
imposing	Grand and impressive in appearance. An imposing residence.
impressive	Producing a strong effect. An impressive view of the mountains.
magnificent	Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. A dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains.
majestic	Majestic in manner or bearing superior to mundane matters. The majestic Canadian Rockies.
noble	Inert especially toward oxygen. Chardonnay is the noble grape from which some of the finest white wines are produced.
orthodox	Adhering to what is commonly accepted. Burke s views were orthodox in his time.
prescribed	Fixed or established especially by order or command. In prescribed order.
regal	Belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler. Regal attire.
resplendent	Having great beauty and splendor. She was resplendent in a sea green dress.
ritual	Of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals. Ritual burial.
ritualistic	Invariably performed in the same way. A ritualistic act of worship.
set	Set down according to a plan. A house set on a hilltop.
solemn	Not cheerful or smiling; serious. Tim looked very solemn.
splendid	Magnificent; very impressive. The splendid coronation ceremony.
statuesque	Of size and dignity suggestive of a statue. Her statuesque beauty.
traditional	(of jazz) in the style of the early 20th century. Traditional history.

Usage Examples of "Stately" as an adjective

• A stately 19th-century mansion.
• Stately columns.
• A stately procession.

Associations of "Stately" (30 Words)

courtly	Very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court. A courtly gentleman.
deign	Condescend to give (something. He had deigned an apology.
dignified	Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. The director of the school was a dignified white haired gentleman.
dignify	Give an impressive name to (someone or something unworthy of it. I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer.
exceeding	Extremely exceedingly. An ale of exceeding poor quality.
grand	A grand piano. A grand niece.
grandeur	The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand. His facade of grandeur.
gravitas	Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner. A post for which he has the expertise and the gravitas.
huge	Extremely popular or successful. Huge popular demand for higher education.
imposing	Grand and impressive in appearance. An imposing 17th century manor house.
impressive	Making a strong or vivid impression. Impressive achievements in science.
luxury	Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury. A luxury yacht.
magisterial	Domineering; dictatorial. He dropped his somewhat magisterial style of questioning.
magnificent	Very good; excellent. A dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains.
majestic	Majestic in manner or bearing superior to mundane matters. His majestic presence.
noble	Especially in former times a person of noble rank or birth. The promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration.
opulence	Great wealth or luxuriousness. Rooms of spectacular opulence.
peremptory	Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way. Peremptory commands.
prosperity	An economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment. A long period of peace and prosperity.
saintliness	The quality of resembling a saint. Her selfless behaviour borders on saintliness.
serious	Substantial in terms of size, number, or quality. He bridges the gap between serious and popular music.
solemn	Characterized by deep sincerity. The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence.
solemnity	A formal, dignified rite or ceremony. His ashes were laid to rest with great solemnity.
spectacular	Characteristic of spectacles or drama. A spectacular display of northern lights.
splendid	Characterized by grandeur. A splendid view of Windsor Castle.
staid	Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous. Staid law firms.
striking	The action of striking. Substantial damage was caused by the striking of a submerged object.
sublime	Cause a substance to sublime. A sense of the sublime.
superb	Used in names of birds with attractive or colourful plumage e g superb lyrebird. A superb performance.
wonderful	Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. The climate was wonderful all the year round.