Babylonian
1 of 2noun
Bab·y·lo·nian ˌba-bə-ˈlō-nyən 
-nē-ən
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Babylonia or Babylon
2
: the form of the Akkadian language used in ancient Babylonia
Babylonian
2 of 2adjective
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Babylonia or Babylon, the Babylonians, or Babylonian
2
: marked by luxury, extravagance, or the pursuit of sensual pleasure
the Babylonian halls of the big hotel
G. K. Chesterton
G. K. Chestertonthe Babylonian delights of the city
Synonyms
Adjective
- deluxe
- lavish
- Lucullan
- Lucullian
- luxe
- luxuriant
- luxurious
- luxury
- opulent
- palace
- palatial
- plush
- plushy
- silken
- sumptuous
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Example Sentences
Adjective the Babylonian glitter of the city's gold coast
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Babylonian
adjective
as in luxury
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort the Babylonian glitter of the city's gold coast Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- luxury
- luxurious
- deluxe
- luxuriant
- palace
- lavish
- palatial
- opulent
- sumptuous
- beautiful
- Lucullian
- Lucullan
- luxe
- silken
- expensive
- royal
- extravagant
- plush
- rich
- costly
- gorgeous
- plushy
- regal
- impressive
- premium
- magnificent
- comfortable
- grand
- grandiose
- precious
- kingly
- pretentious
- august
- imposing
- ostentatious
- heroic
- showy
- majestic
- baronial
- awesome
- heroical
- monumental
- splendid
- dear
- awful
- noble
- stately
- homey
- proud
- cozy
- homelike
- homy
- snug
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ascetic
- austere
- ascetical
- humble
- spartan
- economical
- frugal
- thrifty
- meager
- meagre
- spare
- no-frills
- stingy