Stately

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪtli/

Definitions of stately

adjective having a dignified, majestic, or imposing appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The stately mansion had a large front yard.

A2 The queen made a stately entrance into the grand ballroom.

B1 The stately oak tree provided shade for the picnic.

B2 The stately architecture of the cathedral impressed visitors.

C1 The stately procession of diplomats made its way through the city streets.

C2 The stately manor was the setting for the extravagant wedding.

Examples of stately in a Sentence

formal The stately manor stood proudly on the hill, a symbol of wealth and power.

informal The stately old building is rumored to be haunted, but I don't believe in ghosts.

slang That stately car is one of a kind, dude!

figurative Her stately demeanor commanded respect wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of stately

• past tense: stated
• plural: statelys
• comparative: more stately
• superlative: most stately
• present tense: state
• future tense: will state
• perfect tense: has stated
• continuous tense: is stating
• singular: stately
• positive degree: stately
• infinitive: to state
• gerund: stating
• participle: stating

Origin and Evolution of stately

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'stately' originated from the Middle English word 'statly', which was derived from the Old French word 'estat', meaning 'state or condition'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stately' has evolved from simply describing a state or condition to also connoting grandeur, elegance, and dignity.