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[ adjective ] impressive in appearance

Examples

"a baronial mansion" "an imposing residence" "a noble tree" "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses" "stately columns"

Used in print

(Stephen Longstreet, Eagles Where I Walk....)

Martha picked_up the hem of her gown and with eyes closed she slowly began to dance a stately minuet around the ballroom .

Related terms

impressive

2
[ adjective ] of size and dignity suggestive of a statue

Synonyms

statuesque

Related terms

tall

3
[ adjective ] refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

Examples

"a courtly gentleman"

Related terms

dignified

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