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baronial

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ba·ro·ni·al  (b-rn-l)
adj.
1. Of or relating to a baron or barony.
2. Suited for or befitting a baron; stately and grand: a baronial mansion.
baronial [bəˈrəʊnɪəl]
adj
(History / Heraldry) of, relating to, or befitting a baron or barons
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.baronial - impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns"
imposing, noble, stately
impressive - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony"
Translations
baronial [bəˈrəʊnɪəl] ADJ → baronial
baronial [bəˈrəʊniəl] adj
(= large and impressive) [room, hall, mansion] → seigneurial(e)
baronial
adj (lit) → Barons-; (fig) → fürstlich, feudal
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