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baronial Definition

ba·ro·nial (bə rōnē əl)

adjective

  1. of a baron or barons
  2. fit for a baron; grand, showy, etc. a baronial mansion

baronial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • mansion: Burn was a great exponent of the Scottish Baronial style and encased the whole ancient edifice within a baronial mansion.
  • splendor: A world famous hotel, the old Baronial splendor of The Fairmont Banff Springs never fails to amaze.
  • castle: On the lands of Sir John Cathcart are also the ruins of an ancient baronial castle, near the source of the river Nith.
  • residence: Huntly served as a baronial residence for over five centuries.
  • hall: The great baronial hall, which is 70 feet by 24, is already restored in the Gothic style of architecture.
  • architecture: The widening of the top element of the tower is an abstracted development of the Castle Tower form of Scottish baronial architecture.

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