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palace

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of palace

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort

  • a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron
Synonyms of palace

Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxurious, luxury, opulent, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous
Words Related to palace

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, homey (also homy), snug
Near Antonyms of palace

economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty
Antonyms of palace

ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

palace

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of palace

1 a large impressive residence

  • the billionaireʼs "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace
Synonyms of palace

castle, château, estate, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, mansion, villa
Words Related to palace

showplace

abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation, hearth, home, house, lodging(s), pad, place

housing, nest, quarter(s), residency, roof

great house

country house, countryseat

aerie, penthouse

salon, suite, town house

2 a large, magnificent, or massive building

  • the governorʼs opponents have accused him of building palaces to house the state government
Synonyms of palace

cathedral, edifice, hall, tower
Words Related to palace

construction, erection, structure

castle, château, countryseat, estate, hacienda, manor, manor house, mansion, showplace, villa

mausoleum, memorial, monument

3 the residence of a ruler

  • Buckingham Palace flies a special flag to indicate when the monarch is in residence
Synonyms of palace

court
Words Related to palace

castle, château, estate, mansion, villa

alcazar, seraglio

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