Meaning & use
stately
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Impressive in size, dignity, or grandeur, especially in a formal or majestic way.
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The stately mansion stood at the end of a long, tree-lined drive.
She walked with a stately grace across the ballroom.
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In Britain, 'stately home' specifically refers to a large historic house, often open to the public.
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