2. (adj)stately, statuesque of size and dignity suggestive of a statue Synonyms: imposing, stately, courtly, statuesque, baronial, formal, noble Antonyms: short, little, unimpressive, undignified
3. (adj)courtly, formal, stately refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court Synonyms: baronial, noble, conventional, stately, schematic, imposing, formal, statuesque, courtly Antonyms: short, little, unimpressive, undignified
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'stately'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. stately Awful should not be used of things which are merely disagreeable or annoying, nor of all that are alarming and terrible, but only of such as bring a solemn awe upon the soul, as in the presence Synonyms: awful, alarming, direful, frightful, majestic, solemn, appalling, dread, grand, noble, stately, august, dreadful, horrible, portentous, terrible, dire, fearful, imposing, shocking, terrific Antonyms: base, contemptible, inferior, paltry, beggarly, despicable, lowly, undignified, commonplace, humble, mean, vulgar