Word of the Day 6.8.9

palatial

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.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

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”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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