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adjective pa·la·tial \ pə-ˈlā-shəl \

Definition of palatial

1 :of, relating to, or being a palace
  • a palatial home
2 :suitable to a palace :magnificent
  • palatial furnishings
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Origin and Etymology of palatial

Latin palatium palace

palatial Synonyms

Synonyms
Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, luxurious, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous
Antonyms
ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan
Related Words
costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich; extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy; august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately; comfortable, cozy, homelike, homy), snug
Near Antonyms
economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty

PALATIAL Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of palatial for English Language Learners

  • : very large and impressive : like a palace

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