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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 [pəˈleɪʃəl]
adj
of, resembling, or suitable for a palace; sumptuous
palatially  adv
palatialness  n
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) a palatial Hollywood mansion
Translations
palatial [pəˈleɪʃəl] ADJsuntuoso, espléndido

palatial [pəˈleɪʃəl] adj [home, mansion] → grandiose, magnifique

palatial
adj (= spacious)palastartig; (= luxurious)luxuriös, prunkvoll, feudal (hum inf)

palatial [pəˈleɪʃl] adjsontuoso/a, sfarzoso/a
palatial [pəˈleɪʃl] adjsontuoso/a, sfarzoso/a

palatial palace


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Such is the king to whom Viking chieftains bowed their heads, and whom the modern and palatial steamship defies with impunity seven times a week.
 
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