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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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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