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palatial
The definition of palatial is spacious, grand or resembling a palace.
(adjective)A huge, grand mansion that is castle-like is an example of a palatial home.
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See palatial in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- of, suitable for, or like a palace
- large and ornate; magnificent; stately
Origin: < L palatium, palace
Related Forms:
- palatially adverb
See palatial in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Of or suitable for a palace: palatial furnishings.
- Of the nature of a palace, as in spaciousness or ornateness: a palatial yacht.
Origin:
Origin: From Latin Palātium, imperial residence; see palace
.Related Forms:
- pa·laˈtial·ly adverb
- pa·laˈtial·ness noun
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