All stately synonyms
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S s adj stately
- majestic β characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
- magnificent β making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- bonhomous β exhibiting bonhomie
- ceremonial β Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony.
- knightly β characteristic of a knight; noble, courageous, and generous: knightly deeds.
- ceremonious β especially or excessively polite or formal
- fab β fabulous (def 2).
- gallant β brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- in the lap of luxury β If you say that someone lives in the lap of luxury, you mean that they live in conditions of great comfort and wealth.
- matriarchal β the female head of a family or tribal line.
- formal β being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- de luxe β (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc
- adulatory β If someone makes an adulatory comment about someone, they praise them and show their admiration of them.
- matronly β of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.
- heightened β to increase the height of; make higher.
- high-rise β (of a building) having a comparatively large number of stories and equipped with elevators: a high-rise apartment house.
- imperial β of, like, or pertaining to an empire.
- beefcake β Attractive men with large muscles can be referred to as beefcake.
- imposing β very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- baronial β If you describe a house or room as baronial, you mean that it is large, impressive, and old-fashioned in appearance, and looks as if it belongs to someone from the upper classes.
- fabber β fabulous (def 2).
- great β unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- namer β a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
- impressive β having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- formalistic β strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
- grand β impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
- lordly β suitable for a lord, as trappings or ceremonies; grand or magnificent.
- lion-hearted β exceptionally courageous or brave.
- handsome β having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good-looking: a handsome man; a handsome woman.
- magisterial β of, relating to, or befitting a master; authoritative; weighty; of importance or consequence: a magisterial pronouncement by the director of the board.
- mega β Extremely.
- greathearted β having or showing a generous heart; magnanimous.
- courtly β You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
- colter β a blade or disk on a plow, for forming the vertical wall of the furrow
- high-bred β of superior breed.
- grandiose β affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- massive β consisting of or forming a large mass; bulky and heavy: massive columns.
- manly β having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- distinguished β made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
- monarchial β pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.
- manful β having or showing boldness, courage, or strength; resolute.
- monarchical β of, like, or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.
adjective stately
- lofty β extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- noble β distinguished by rank or title.
- elegant β Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
- jockstrap β an elasticized belt, a men's undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn especially while participating in athletics.
- highhanded β Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- queenly β belonging or proper to a queen: queenly propriety.
- measured β ascertained or apportioned by measure: The race was over the course of a measured mile.