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stately
adjective
Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
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ˈsteɪtli
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adjective
Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
“A courtly gentleman”
adjective
Impressive in size, manner, or appearance
“A baronial mansion”
adjective
Of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
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A courtly gentleman
A baronial mansion
An imposing residence
A noble tree
Severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
Stately columns
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