of, resembling, or suitable for a palace; sumptuous
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pa•la•tial /pəˈleɪʃəl/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- of, relating to, or resembling a palace:a palatial house.
- suitable for a palace;
magnificent.
pa•la•tial
(pə lā′shəl),USA pronunciation adj.
pa•la′tial•ly, adv.
pa•la′tial•ness, n.
- of, pertaining to, or resembling a palace:a palatial home.
- befitting or suitable for a palace;
stately;
magnificent:a palatial tapestry.
- Latin palāti(um) palace + -al1
- 1745–55
pa•la′tial•ness, n.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged noble, regal, imposing, grand.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged humble, simple.
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