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baronial

[ buh-roh-nee-uhl ]
/ bəˈroʊ ni əl /
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adjective
pertaining to a baron or barony or to the order of barons.
befitting a baron: living in baronial splendor.
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Origin of baronial

First recorded in 1760–70; barony + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM baronial

non·ba·ro·ni·al, adjective

Words nearby baronial

baronetcy, baronetess, baronetize, barong, barong tagalog, baronial, baronize, baron of beef, Barons' War, barony, barophilic
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Words related to baronial

ample, august, distinguished, fancy, grandiose, great, imposing, impressive, lofty, lordly, magnificent, majestic, noble, palatial, princely, regal, royal, showy, splendid, stately

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British Dictionary definitions for baronial

baronial
/ (bəˈrəʊnɪəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or befitting a baron or barons
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