Babylonian
Bab·y·lo·nian [ ˌba-bə-ˈlō-nyən]
[ˌba-bə-ˈlō-nyən]
2 : the form of the Akkadian language used in ancient Babylonia
2 : marked by luxury, extravagance, or the pursuit of sensual pleasure
the Babylonian halls of the big hotel— G. K. Chesterton the Babylonian delights of the city
Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty
Synonyms: Adjective
- deluxe,
- lavish,
- Lucullan
- (also Lucullian),
- luxe,
- luxuriant,
- luxurious,
- luxury,
- opulent,
- palace,
- palatial,
- plush,
- plushy,
- silken,
- sumptuous
Synonyms: Antonyms:adjective
First Known Use of Babylonian
Noun
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries near Babylonian
More Synonyms and Antonyms ofBabylonian
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
- the Babylonian glitter of the city's gold coast
- deluxe,
- lavish,
- Lucullan
- (also Lucullian),
- luxe,
- luxuriant,
- luxurious,
- luxury,
- opulent,
- palace,
- palatial,
- plush,
- plushy,
- silken,
- sumptuous
- august,
- awesome,
- awful,
- baronial,
- beautiful,
- gorgeous,
- grand,
- heroic
- (also heroical),
- imposing,
- impressive,
- kingly,
- magnificent,
- majestic,
- monumental,
- noble,
- proud,
- regal,
- royal,
- splendid,
- stately