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palatial adjective [ pəˈleɪʃ(ə)l ]

• resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid.
• "her palatial apartment in Mayfair"
Similar: luxurious, deluxe, magnificent, sumptuous, splendid, grand, opulent, lavishly appointed, lavish, lush, grandiose, rich, imposing, impressive, fine, stately, regal, majestic, fancy, upmarket, exclusive, spacious, large-scale, plush, plushy, swanky, posh, ritzy, swish, palatian,
Opposite: humble, modest,
Origin: mid 18th century: from Latin palatium ‘palace’ (see palace) + -al.


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