stately

Meanings

• adjective

  having or displaying grandeur, elegance, or pomp; majestic

  - "The stately home of the wealthy family."
  - "The stately procession moved through the town."

• adjective

  belonging to or befitting a king or a nobleman; regal

  - "The stately bearing of the king."
  - "The stately manor house of the duke."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stately
stately , hale and hearty , male and hearty , vale and hearty

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Variants

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statelier , stateliest , stateliness , statelinesses , stately , stately home

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Etymology

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From Middle English statel, from Old French estat, state, condition, from stare, to stand, from estre, to be.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'stately' comes from the Old French word 'estat', which means 'state' or 'condition'.

2. The term 'stately home' is often used in the United Kingdom to describe a large, historic house that is open to the public.

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Related Concepts

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1. majestic: Related term with similar meaning, often used interchangeably with 'stately' to describe something grand or impressive.

2. regal: Related term with similar meaning, often used to describe something belonging to or befitting a king or nobleman.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stately' is often used to describe grandiose structures, such as castles or mansions, and the manner in which people move or behave within them. It can also be used figuratively to describe an impressive or majestic performance, such as a symphony or a speech.

How to Memorize "stately"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grand, old mansion with tall columns and a large, manicured garden. Visualize the elegant furnishings and the majestic entrance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stately' with the idea of grandeur, elegance, and pomp.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Splendidly Tall And Magnificent Estate' to remember the meaning of 'stately'.

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