baronial
pronunciation
How to pronounce baronial in British English:
UK [bəˈrəʊniəl]
How to pronounce baronial in American English:
US [bəˈroʊniəl]
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- Adjective:
- impressive in appearance
Word Origin
- baronial (adj.)
- 1767, from baron + -ial.
Example
- 1. Spacious floor plan and baronial rooms .
- 2. Owen seated his guests in the draughty baronial hall .
- 3. So I am engaged , to see well-appointed baronial estate , natural makes me intoxicated .
- 4. His position is something like that of a chief steward on a baronial estate , a very useful person whose services are indispensable but no to be considered as a social equal .
- 5. A baronial mansion ; an imposing residence ; a noble tree ; severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses ; stately columns .