stateliness
- noun
- /ˈsteɪtlinəs/
- The queen's stateliness was evident in her graceful movements and poised demeanor.
Examples
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She had, Heather thought, a certain stateliness—a word she never would have applied to anyone before.
Fiction book (1998) -
Although he is not old, he attains the stateliness of age, exuding dignity and respect like a veiled sun.
Fiction book (1998) -
Here, I’ll make the argument for you—there’s chivalry and stateliness in those undertakings traditionally reserved for men, like providing primarily for the family and opening doors and other things like that.
Blog text (4) -
The bride walked down the aisle with a stateliness that left everyone in awe.
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The stateliness of the castle's architecture drew many visitors each year.
Synonyms
A smooth, attractive way of moving or behaving
Great beauty and size that make you feel respect
A graceful, stylish way of looking or behaving that shows good taste
A very beautiful and impressive appearance that makes something seem grand
Great beauty that makes people feel impressed and full of wonder
A quality of strong moral character that earns respect
A serious, formal feeling that shows respect
Polite and elegant behavior that shows high social standing
A quality of being very impressive and wonderful
A calm, elegant way of moving and behaving
Great size and beauty that makes something look impressive, like a cathedral
A quality of being like a king or queen, showing calm, dignity, and elegance
Great beauty or success that makes people admire something
The quality that makes people feel admiration or wonder
Polite and elegant behavior like people at a royal court
A grand, noble style like that of a prince
A quality of being impressive, serious, and deserving respect
A grand, impressive way of acting like a king or queen
Being very large or high in a way that feels impressive
Being worthy of deep respect and honour
A polite, graceful way of behaving, speaking, and dressing
How Stately
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stateliness comes from state, which once meant a person's position or public power and gave the idea of a grand, official show. You can see the same root in the word stately and in state, where it means 'government', so stateliness means being 'dignified' and impressive.