stately
2 antonyms for stately — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Grand and dignified in appearance or manner.
Antonyms
How to use stately
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stately home
stately manner
stately pace
Etymology
From Middle English stateli, formed from state plus the adjective ending -ly.
Full origin of stately →Frequently asked questions
What does “stately” mean?
The word “stately” means grand and dignified in appearance or manner. In plain terms, impressively grand, dignified, and unhurried.
How do you pronounce “stately”?
“Stately” is pronounced STAYT-lee (/ˈsteɪtli/ in IPA).
How do you use “stately” in a sentence?
Here is “stately” used in a sentence: “The stately old mansion overlooked the river.”
What part of speech is “stately”?
“Stately” is an adjective.
Where does the word “stately” come from?
The word “stately” comes from Middle English. From Middle English stateli, formed from state plus the adjective ending -ly.
