1. the quality of being impressive, dignified, and grand in appearance or manner

Examples

• The stateliness of the old mansion impressed all the visitors.
• She carried herself with natural stateliness and grace.
• The cathedral’s stateliness made everyone speak in hushed tones.
• The ceremony proceeded with appropriate stateliness and formality.
• His stateliness commanded respect from everyone in the room.
• The palace gardens reflected the stateliness of the royal family.