Stately has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
impressive in appearance
"a baronial mansion"
"an imposing residence"
"a noble tree"
"severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"
"stately columns"
2
of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
"The old oak tree stood stately above the meadow, its massive trunk and sprawling branches resembling a frozen giant carved from stone."
3
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
"a courtly gentleman"
4
Of people: worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
"The stately queen commanded silence from the crowd with her poised and regal demeanor."
Adverb
1
In a stately manner.
"The queen walked down the aisle in a stately manner, her movements slow and dignified as she accepted the crown."
Example Sentences
"a baronial mansion"
adjective
"an imposing residence"
adjective
"a noble tree"
adjective
"severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"
adjective
"stately columns"
adjective
"a courtly gentleman"
adjective