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

This bedroom’s luxurious bath features beautiful tile, two sinks, each with its own vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a separate room for the commode.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Within a mind-spinning eight months, Zori Timeless Hotel was born, cleverly converted from the old pension into four luxurious residences within the confines of strict planning regulations that forced them to use the existing space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
In the years after Peart’s death, surviving Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson worked on their individual solo projects while their classic albums were reissued as deluxe anniversary packages.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of deluxe

Adjective

Plans for the ultra-luxury Nobu condo building, where unit prices range from about $3 million to $60 million, include a Nobu restaurant and a wellness suite dedicated to biohacking and longevity.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The family is presenting it as a private retreat or, with the right approvals, a possible ultra-luxury hospitality property.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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

Lindsay Lohan wowed in a sleek minidress during a lavish family vacation in the French Riviera with her husband Bader Shammas and their 3-year-old son Luai.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
The Picture of Dorian Gray An enchanted portrait and a life of debauchery are at the core of this lavish literary horror by Oscar Wilde.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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