definition of
stately

[1] #1 stately s. [baronial, imposing, noble] impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns". wn

[2] #2 stately s. [statuesque] of size and dignity suggestive of a statue. wn

[3] #3 stately s. [courtly, formal] refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman". wn