stateliness

noun

Definition of statelinessnext
1
as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status the princess has a stateliness that will serve her well when she becomes queen

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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the refined stateliness of the mansion that has served as the official home of the state's governors since the 18th century

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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the stateliness of this mountain range is best appreciated from one of its summits

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Recent Examples of stateliness Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026 The stateliness of it all feels even more old-fashioned in light of such recent audacious and original horror films as Sinners, Weapons, and everything directed by Jordan Peele. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 The cinematography, by Malik Hassan Sayeed, has a documentary-like precision combined with a somber stateliness. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stateliness
  1. majesty
  2. elegance
  3. brilliance
  4. nobility
  5. gracefulness
  6. grandeur
  7. dignity
  8. glory
Noun
  • Every lady was happy to oblige and it cannot be overstated how much this detail adds to the whole show’s majesty.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope showcases the brilliant majesty of the Carina Nebula, a giant cloud of dust and gas found 7,500 light-years away in the constellation Carina.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Nine-foot ceilings enhance the feeling of spaciousness on the first floor while hardwood flooring, used throughout much of the home, and impressive millwork that includes crown molding and chair rails, adds elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Over time, the same system that profited from his brilliance proved indifferent to his vulnerability, and his life became reduced to a singular narrative of addiction and demise.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Kendrick and Rihanna’s vocals remain clear throughout, and the high-end brilliance adds sparkle to the cymbals, generating a more lifelike drum beat.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • The idea is to portray them with the same nobility and dignity as the figures of the great masters.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way, Brees stared NFL QB nobility in the face and took each player down one by one.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.
    — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.
    — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of gracefulness
Noun
  • Another ground that’s been totally rebuilt over the last 30 or so years, The Hawthorns carries a grandeur to go with an atmosphere that always makes a visit feel like an event.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Today, the town’s Victorian grandeur is rotting and crumbling away, its cast-iron piers corroded by sea salt.
    — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of grandeur
Noun
  • This community deserves dignity regardless of its population size.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There are countless casualties in House of the Dragon but few more keenly felt than Helaena, Westeros’s sweetheart, whom Phia Saban played with a quiet and often funny dignity over the years.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Had a nice run-game tackle on the Titans’ fourth drive, but didn’t cover himself in glory at the start.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With the light dappling down from a sunroof, my dress was presented in all her glory.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of glory

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