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palatial

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pa·la·tial  (p-lshl)
adj.
1. Of or suitable for a palace: palatial furnishings.
2. Of the nature of a palace, as in spaciousness or ornateness: a palatial yacht.
[From Latin Paltium, imperial residence; see palace.]
pa·latial·ly adv.
pa·latial·ness n.
palatial
Adjective
like a palace; magnificent: his palatial home
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.palatial - relating to or being a palace; "the palatial residence"
2.palatial - suitable for or like a palace; "palatial furnishings"; "a palatial yacht"
impressive - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony"
palatial
adjective magnificent, grand, imposing, splendid, gorgeous, luxurious, spacious, majestic, regal, stately, sumptuous, plush (informal) illustrious, grandiose, opulent, de luxe, splendiferous (facetious)
Translations
Spanish palatial [pəˈleɪʃəl] adj [surroundings, residence] → suntuoso, espléndido
French palatial [pəˈleɪʃəl] adj → grandiose, magnifique
German palatial [pəˈleɪʃəl] palace adj [residence etc] → prunkvoll
Italian palatial [pəˈleɪʃəl] adj → sontuoso/a, sfarzoso/a
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