Stateliness
noun
The quality of being grand or luxurious.
The stateliness of the mansion impressed all the visitors.

Often appears as...
- stateliness of architecture
- maintain its stateliness
noun
The characteristic of behaving in a dignified and decorated manner.
The stateliness of her speech earned her round applause.

Often appears as...
- stateliness in manner
- display of stateliness
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Approving
noun
The quality of being grand or luxurious.
The stateliness of the mansion impressed all the visitors.

Often appears as...
- stateliness of architecture
- maintain its stateliness
noun
The characteristic of behaving in a dignified and decorated manner.
The stateliness of her speech earned her round applause.

Often appears as...
- stateliness in manner
- display of stateliness
Usage tips
Approving
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Visual Impact
Often used to describe visually impressive objects or places, indicating their striking appearance.

The stateliness of the ancient cathedral was truly awe-inspiring.
Historical Use
Commonly found in historical or cultural contexts, such as describing castles or palaces.

The stateliness of the royal gardens is preserved since the 18th century.
Physical Size
Implies largeness and grandeur, so it's not suitable for modest or small items.

The stateliness of the great hall was evident from its towering columns.
Visual Impact
Often used to describe visually impressive objects or places, indicating their striking appearance.

The stateliness of the ancient cathedral was truly awe-inspiring.
Historical Use
Commonly found in historical or cultural contexts, such as describing castles or palaces.

The stateliness of the royal gardens is preserved since the 18th century.
Physical Size
Implies largeness and grandeur, so it's not suitable for modest or small items.

The stateliness of the great hall was evident from its towering columns.
Visual Impact
Often used to describe visually impressive objects or places, indicating their striking appearance.

The stateliness of the ancient cathedral was truly awe-inspiring.
Historical Use
Commonly found in historical or cultural contexts, such as describing castles or palaces.

The stateliness of the royal gardens is preserved since the 18th century.
Physical Size
Implies largeness and grandeur, so it's not suitable for modest or small items.

The stateliness of the great hall was evident from its towering columns.
Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
There is nothing so striking to the eye on a return to England from the Continent as the stateliness of our trees. I do not know of any trees in Europe to compare with ours.

Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
There is nothing so striking to the eye on a return to England from the Continent as the stateliness of our trees. I do not know of any trees in Europe to compare with ours.

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