State"ly, a. [Compar. Statelier (?); superl. Stateliest.]
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.
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State"ly, adv.
Majestically; loftily.
Milton.
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