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
Derived from 'Statt' (place, station) and the suffix '-lich'. It evolved from meaning 'suitable for a station' to 'impressive'.
Memory Tips
Connects to the idea of 'stature' or 'status' - someone or something 'stattlich' has impressive stature.