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stattlich

impressively, considerably (in size)

adverb SHTAT-likh Rare
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Also means

handsomely

Usage Note

stattlich primarily means imposing or sizeable; used adverbially it intensifies quantities: eine stattliche Anzahl, stattlich gewachsen (of impressive stature). Slightly formal and positive in connotation.

Examples

"Das Museum hat eine stattliche Sammlung von rund 3.000 Objekten zusammengetragen."

Natural Translation

The museum has assembled an impressive collection of around 3,000 objects.

Literal Translation

The museum has an impressively-sized collection of around 3,000 objects together-gathered.

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