in state

See also: instate and in-state

English

Adverb

in state

1. With pomp and ceremony.
   • 1925, Luo Guanzhong, translated by Charles Henry Brewitt-Taylor, Romance of the Three Kingdoms:

     Emperor Ling went in state to the Hall of Virtue. As he drew near the throne, a rushing whirlwind arose in the corner of the hall and, lo! from the roof beams floated down a monstrous black serpent that coiled itself up on the very seat of majesty. The Emperor fell in a swoon.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ state.

   Her grandparents moved in state last year.

Derived terms

• lie in state

See also

• in a state

Anagrams

• Atenist, antiset, natties, santite, satinet, statine, tanties