stately walk
Frequency: 4.30.7 per million words
a way of walking that is slow, formal, and dignified
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- The queen made a stately walk down the aisle, greeting her subjects.
- With a stately walk, the elderly professor entered the lecture hall, commanding attention.
- His stately walk commanded respect from everyone present, even without a word.
- She maintained a stately walk despite her advanced age, never rushing.
- The peacock's stately walk across the lawn was a sight to behold.
- They observed the ambassador's stately walk as he approached the podium.
- Even in casual clothes, he possessed a remarkably stately walk that distinguished him.
- The bride's stately walk added to the solemnity and grace of the ceremony.
- He had cultivated a stately walk over years of military training and discipline.
- The slow, stately walk of the procession captured everyone's attention and reverence.