German Conversation · Level 113
45 words
German word
stattlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtatlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveimpressive
Example
Das ist ein stattliches Haus.
That is an impressive house.
More examples
Der Baum ist stattlich gewachsen.
The tree has grown to an impressive size.
Core concept
A solid, well-presented presence that commands notice, like a grand house or a substantial amount.
Common phrases
eine stattliche Summe
a considerable sum
eine stattliche Anzahl
a considerable number
von stattlicher Größe
of impressive size
Similar words
groß: Noticeably larger in size or taller than others.
elegant: Refined in appearance or movement, with a polished, tasteful quality.
würdevoll: Marked by dignity and a composed, respectful bearing.
eindrucksvoll: Leaving a strong and lasting impression through appearance or events.
Definition in German
eindrucksvoll in Gestalt oder Auftreten und daher als vornehm oder erheblich empfunden
Word origin
Stattlich comes from Middle High German statelich, formed with the adjective suffix -lich and linked to an older sense of stat meaning firm or established.
Usage tips
- Stattlich is distinct from staatlich: the former means impressive or substantial, while the latter means connected with the state.
Other meanings
- statelyadjective
- considerableadjective
Opposites
- mickrigpaltryadjective
- armseligmiserableadjective
Related words
- Stattlichkeitstatelinessnoun