STATELINESS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

stateliness

noun

Definition of stateliness

as in majesty

a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status the princess has a stateliness that will serve her well when she becomes queen

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as in elegance

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the refined stateliness of the mansion that has served as the official home of the state's governors since the 18th century

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as in brilliance

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the stateliness of this mountain range is best appreciated from one of its summits

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Recent Examples of stateliness Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026 The stateliness of it all feels even more old-fashioned in light of such recent audacious and original horror films as Sinners, Weapons, and everything directed by Jordan Peele. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 The cinematography, by Malik Hassan Sayeed, has a documentary-like precision combined with a somber stateliness. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stateliness

Noun

Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Route 12, Utah The red rock majesty of Utah is on triumphant display on State Route 12, winding between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks.

— Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Below a chair rail in this hall and stairway are raised panel inserts, while an elaborate crown molding adds beauty and elegance.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
France has emerged as the World Cup's benchmark team, showcasing unparalleled individual brilliance and collective chemistry.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old center back, comes from a line of nobility, particularly Counts, in his home country.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 June 2026
This piece of jewelry, worn by Princess Elisabeth, was a wedding gift from the Belgian nobility to Mathilde on the occasion of her wedding in 1999.

— Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

Definition of nobility

Noun

The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.

— Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of gracefulness

Noun

Everything about the palatial Southern California retreat exudes Italian grandeur and classic elegance.

— Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Brooks, ever one for grandeur, once compared his approach in Blazing Saddles to Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, among the earliest works by the painter that are considered truly revolutionary.

— Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Definition of grandeur

Noun

Choung Wan, an emeritus professor at Seoul’s Kyung Hee University Law School, said laws are urgently needed to protect the dignity and other rights of the deceased.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
But liberals should have confidence in meeting those fears with arguments about natural-law principles of equality and dignity underpinning our legal tradition.

— Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026

Definition of dignity

Noun

Among the iconic historic items that guests can enjoy are a 1920s wooden carousel that Hardy had restored and hand painted to its former glory where kids and families now ride and enjoy for free.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Four more properties were restored to their former glory over the years, the last of which was the 1909 home of Morgan’s grandson Robert Zabriskie, the work of which was finished in 2019.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

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