stateliness | SAT Word of the Day
Stateliness might seem like a simple word, but it has a specific meaning that goes beyond just being formal.
No, this isn’t the phrase state lines.
ℹ️ Part of speech of stateliness
stateliness is a NOUN (non-count, singular).
🗣️ Pronunciation of stateliness
stateliness is pronounced /ˈsteɪt.li.nəs/ or STATE-lee-nis.
📚️ Definition of stateliness
The quality of having a dignified, impressive appearance or manner; majestic grandeur and formality in behavior, movement, or design. Example: moving with imposing stateliness.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of stateliness in usage:
The queen moved with remarkable stateliness as she proceeded down the aisle at the coronation ceremony.
The old courthouse's stateliness was preserved during the renovation, maintaining its imposing columns and grand entrance.
Gothic cathedrals are known for their stateliness and ability to draw the eye upward with their architectural lines.