BARONIAL Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

baronial

adjective

bə-ˈrō-nē-əl

Definition of baronial

as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception a baronial mansion with dozens of spacious, luxurious rooms

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Recent Examples of baronial This condo is on the grounds of Beechbound, an 1880 waterfront estate, and is housed in the main Scottish-baronial-style mansion, designed by Peabody and Stearns. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 July 2026 Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice. — Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026 And Glasgow is synonymous with the works of architect, artist, and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), whose unique vision modernized Scottish baronial style with art nouveau flourishes and Japanese minimalism. — Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baronial

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Adjective

Omaanda is among a handful of smart new lodges upping the game amid the remote and magnificent landscapes of Namibia, a rising star on the African safari circuit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

And proving that great beauty knows no age, Olivia Colman made a glorious case for embracing the gray.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Until this glorious fall Saturday afternoon gave way to the hints of early evening, Indiana football — once the losingest team in all of college football — hadn’t tasted their ordinary helping of defeat for 666 days.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

Saturday night, the Hurricanes outlasted Florida State, 43-35, the double overtime game adding another epic episode to the rivalry.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Today's Amazon Deals of the Day are featuring epic discounts on tech that leads by example, rather than their price tag.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

Prince Harry is opening up about his and wife Meghan Markle’s unexpected decision earlier this year to move back to the United Kingdom years after their dramatic fallout with the British royal family.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Now, the requests are coming from Camilla, who paid her own royal visit to the library earlier this year.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of royal

Adjective

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning and followed with a majestic bat flip as the Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Nearby is Mastro's steakhouse, and right outside is a canopy of majestic oak trees and cascading fountains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

The Spurs believe the most imposing version of their defensive cornerstone has yet to arrive.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
When houses squeeze into their lots, vehicles grow more imposing, and storefronts battle for attention, the problem is no longer simply whether something is beautiful or ugly.

— Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of imposing

Adjective

The entryway would lead to a grand dining room in the back of the space, where customers could experience an upscale, revamped version of Leilani Asian Fusion that includes a sushi bar, said Kemph.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
But Mascis says there isn’t any grand secret to the band’s longevity.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of grand

Adjective

Tracee Ellis Ross’s voluminous Afro, for example, sits right at her collarbone for a regal look.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
The hotel's 18 rooms and five suites are all individually decorated with gloriously over-the-top touches in the form of antiques, sumptuous velvet duvet covers, and regal tones of red and gold that harken back to the property's royal history.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of regal

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