1. most impressive in appearance, manner, or size; most dignified and grand
Usage: superlative form of ‘stately’

Examples

• The oak tree in the center of the park was the stateliest of all the trees.
• She walked with the stateliest bearing, commanding respect from everyone present.
• The mansion on the hill was the stateliest home in the entire neighborhood.
• Among all the government buildings, the capitol was the stateliest structure.
• The swan moved across the lake with the stateliest grace imaginable.
• His stateliest performance came during the final act of the play.