stattlich
Translation
stately, imposing, handsome, considerable
Examples
Er ist ein stattlicher Mann.
He is a handsome man.
Das ist ein stattliches Gebäude.
That is an imposing building.
Sie erhielt eine stattliche Summe Geld.
She received a considerable sum of money.
Grammar Patterns
((a stately noun)) a stately noun It was a stattlich building.
Similar Words
impressive, imposing, considerable; Antonyms: inconspicuous
Etymology
Derived from 'Statt' (place, stead), originally meaning 'fitting for one's station'. It evolved to mean impressive or imposing.
Memory Tips
Think of something so grand it has its own 'Statt' (place) and commands attention.