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Webster 1913 Edition


Stateliness

State′li-ness

,
Noun.
The quality or state of being stately.
For
stateliness
and majesty, what is comparable to a horse?
Dr. H. More.

Webster 1828 Edition


Stateliness

STATELINESS

,
Noun.
[from stately.]
1.
Grandeur; loftiness of mien or manner; majestic appearance; dignity.
For stateliness and majesty, what is comparable to a horse?
2.
Appearance of pride; affected dignity.

Definition 2024


stateliness

stateliness

English

Noun

stateliness (usually uncountable, plural statelinesses)

  1. The quality or state of being stately