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stately (adverb); more stately, most stately
Impressively; loftily; pompously: In the play at school when Judy acted the part of the queen, she crossed the stage stately and majestically while giving commands to her servants.
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stately (adjective); statelier, stateliest
1. Referring to a person who is or appears to be dignified and noble: After dressing up as a princess, little Joan looked quite stately and impressive with a little crown on her head.
2. Pertaining to a movement which is slow and deliberate: The soloist walked onto the stage in a stately manner and quite elegant and composed.
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