Associations to the word «Stately»

Wiktionary

STATELY, adjective. Of people: regal, dignified; worthy of respect.
STATELY, adjective. Of movement: dignified; deliberate, unhurried.
STATELY, adjective. Imposing; grand, impressive.
STATELY, adverb. In a stately manner.

Dictionary definition

STATELY, adjective. Impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns".
STATELY, adjective. Of size and dignity suggestive of a statue.
STATELY, adjective. Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn