baronial

adjective

ba·​ro·​ni·​al bə-ˈrō-nē-əl How to pronounce baronial (audio)
1
: of or relating to a baron or the baronage
2
: stately, ample
a baronial room

Examples of baronial in a Sentence

a baronial mansion with dozens of spacious, luxurious rooms
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The baronial room is kitted out with decorative leaded windows, an open fireplace, and wood panels taken from Bisham Abbey in Berkshire. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024 And, while there are several regal elements and plenty of baronial opulence, parts of the home are decidedly modern and harmoniously fuse the past and present. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 July 2024 Located on the country’s east side, some of the area’s most popular other attractions include a number of baronial homes and sprawling estates within the National Trust. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 This time around, its baronial Flying Spur entered the fray; the sedan is among the last 12-cylinder Bentleys in the model line, as the automaker will stop building the power plant in April. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for baronial 

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of baronial was in 1726

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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baronial. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

baronial

adjective
ba·​ro·​ni·​al bə-ˈrō-nē-əl How to pronounce baronial (audio)
: of, relating to, or suitable for a baron
baronial splendor

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