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.Yep, all qualities I wouldn’t associate with "traditional".
But would associate with "pragmatic" and "efficient"?
I can’t help but strongly disagree with that. To me, "stately" would mean something more pragmatic and efficient.