palatial
pa·la·tial (p
-l
sh
l)
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 Pal
tium, imperial residence; see palace.]
pa·la
tial·ly adv.
pa·la
tial·ness n.
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| 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”
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