Meaning of palatial in English

1. Pronunciation

   /pəˈleɪʃəl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   palatial

   Definitions

   1. suitable for or like a palace

   Examples

   • « palatial furnishings »
   • « a palatial yacht »

   Synonyms

   • impressive

2. Qualitative Adjective

   palatial

   Etymology

   mid 18th century: from Latin palatium‘palace’ (see palace) + -al

   Definitions

   1. relating to or being a palace

   Examples

   • « the palatial residence »