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stately

/ˈsteɪtli/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Of people: worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
  2. Of movement: deliberate, unhurried; dignified.
  3. Grand, impressive, imposing.
  4. In a stately manner.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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