baronial

[ buh-roh-nee-uhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a baron or barony or to the order of barons.
2. befitting a baron:

   living in baronial splendor.

baronial

/ bəˈrəʊnɪəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or befitting a baron or barons

Other Words From

• nonba·roni·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of baronial¹

First recorded in 1760–70; barony + -al ¹

Example Sentences

This is one of the finest as well as most strikingly situated of the great baronial residences in England.

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Haddon Hall is saidPg 305 to be the most perfect of the baronial mansion houses now to be found in England.

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It is known, however, that he lived in baronial style in his new town.

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One almost expects to see some baronial hawking party, or some bridal procession issue from its recesses.

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He was simply made to participate in baronial quarrels; and as these quarrels were frequent, his life was not altogether peaceful.

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