Babylonish

/ˌbæbɪˈloʊnɪʃ/ adjective

Characteristic of or resembling Babylon; having qualities associated with Babylonian culture, such as luxury, complexity, or decadence.

From 'Babylon' plus '-ish' (Old English suffix meaning 'somewhat' or 'like'). The '-ish' suffix often adds a slightly informal or disparaging tone compared to '-ic' forms.

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