State"ly, a. [Compar. Statelier (?); superl. Stateliest.] Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait. "The stately homes of England!" Mrs. Hemans. "Filled with stately temples." Prescott.

Here is a stately style indeed!

Syn. -- Lofty; dignified; majestic; grand; august; magnificent.

State"ly, adv. Majestically; loftily. Milton.

State"ly, a. [Compar. Statelier (?); superl. Stateliest.] Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait. "The stately homes of England!" Mrs. Hemans. "Filled with stately temples." Prescott.

Here is a stately style indeed!

Syn. -- Lofty; dignified; majestic; grand; august; magnificent.

State"ly, adv. Majestically; loftily. Milton.

• in a regal manner; worthy of respect.