BABYLONIAN Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

Babylonian

adjective

Definition of Babylonian

as in luxurious

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort the Babylonian glitter of the city's gold coast

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Recent Examples of Babylonian England and the colonies were still using an old calendar with roots dating back to Babylonian times. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 As Jewish identity crystallized during and after the Babylonian exile, polytheism remained an enduring temptation. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026 Others pushed the exotic limits further with Hindu/Asia or Babylonian/Mesopotamian themes. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026 They’d been taken from their home in Israel and were being indoctrinated by their Babylonian captors. — Abraham McLaughlin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Babylonian

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Adjective

The luxurious primary bath features a jetted bathtub, a Roman shower, double sinks, ample storage and a makeup vanity with a chair for seating.

— Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
By James Raia The 2026 Genesis G90 is a wonderfully luxurious, smooth-driving, powerful family sedan.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

This is the first time Dry Cleaning have released a deluxe version of any of their albums.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
My deluxe studio was an entry-level accommodation, with the green and blue color palate that all of the rooms employed to reflect the natural themes of the resort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of deluxe

Adjective

The goal is to have passengers see air travel not as a commodity so much as a quasi-luxury experience.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Simon Deen, founder of Simon Deen Real Estate, believes that’s what separates the residence from many of London’s ultra-luxury apartments.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of luxury

Adjective

At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.

— James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026
Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

Definition of luxuriant

Adjective

Then there’s Meghan Markle’s post-palace wardrobe, a parade of tailored trousers, elevated linens, and copious amounts of cashmere.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Another senior cleric, Behbahani, not only threw his weight behind the Shah but, as evidence strongly suggests, accepted CIA money to stage pro-palace demonstrations.

— Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of palace

Adjective

Retired tech executive David Cancel and scientist Amanda Cirello recently celebrated their lavish wedding on Isola del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
With more than 1,500 stylish rooms and suites, including lavish specialty and presidential accommodations, the iconic oceanfront resort seamlessly blends timeless glamour with modern luxury.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

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