> Being "stately" is more about the former than the latter.
I can’t help but strongly disagree with that. To me, "stately" would mean something more pragmatic and efficient.
Not going to argue about personal interpretations, and everyone's entitled to have one — including people who have interpretations that we personally disagree with.
Having said that:
*stately* adjective a stately procession. dignified, majestic, ceremonious, courtly, imposing, impressive, solemn, awe-inspiring, regal, imperial, elegant, grand, glorious, splendid, magnificent, resplendent, important, august, formal; slow-moving, measured, deliberate.
Not going to argue about personal interpretations, and everyone's entitled to have one — including people who have interpretations that we personally disagree with.
Having said that: