Señorial (en. Lordly)

/seˈɲoɾjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to a lord or nobility.
The house has a lordly architectural style.
La casa tiene un estilo arquitectónico señorial.
That has majesty or dignity.
The king made a lordly entrance to the hall.
El rey hizo una entrada señorial al salón.
That shows greatness or a high social status.
The ceremony was very lordly and elegant.
La ceremonia fue muy señorial y elegante.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'seniorialis', related to 'senior' meaning 'older' or 'lord'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lordly attitude
A way of behaving with dignity and respect.
actitud señorial
lordly residence
A residence that reflects wealth and status.
vivienda señorial

Related Words

lord
A person who has a noble title or power over others.
señor
lordship
Territory or domain of a lord.
señorío

Slang Meanings

Upper class or aristocratic.
At that party, there was a lot of lordly atmosphere.
En esa fiesta se vio mucho ambiente señorial.
Something that has a high level of quality.
That restaurant is very lordly.
Ese restaurante es muy señorial.