7 letters · 10 points in Scrabble
adjective impressive in appearance
adjective of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
adjective refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
originFrom Middle English staately, staatly, stateli, statelie, stately, statelyche, statelye, statli, statly. Compare stour. By surface analysis, state + -ly (adjectival suffix).
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