stattlich
Translation
stately, imposing, handsome, considerable
Examples
Er ist ein stattlicher Mann.
He is a handsome man.
Sie erhielt eine stattliche Summe Geld.
She received a considerable sum of money.
Das ist ein stattliches Gebäude.
That is an imposing building.
Grammar Patterns
stattlich + Noun stately, imposing, considerable She owns a stately home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imposant, ansehnlich; Antonyms: unscheinbar, zierlich
Etymology
From 'Statt' (place, stead) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Originally meant 'befitting a certain station', now 'impressive'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'statue' that is so impressive it is 'stattlich'.