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Definition of stately adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stately

adjective
 
/ˈsteɪtli/
 
/ˈsteɪtli/
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  1. impressive in size, appearance or manner synonym majestic
    • an avenue of stately chestnut trees
    • a tall, stately woman
  2. slow and formal
    • a stately dance
    • The procession made its stately progress through the streets of the city.
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