Measly and Stately

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Measly adjective - So small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention.

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Stately is an antonym for measly.

Stately adjective - Large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception.

Usage example: stately plantation homes that are now open to the public as museums

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Measly is an antonym for stately.

Nearby Word: statehood

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