PALATIAL


Meaning of PALATIAL in English

— palatially , adv. — palatialness , n.

/peuh lay"sheuhl/ , adj.

1. of, pertaining to, or resembling a palace: a palatial home.

2. befitting or suitable for a palace; stately; magnificent: a palatial tapestry.

[ 1745-55; palati ( um ) PALACE + -AL 1 ]

Syn. 1, 2. noble, regal, imposing, grand.

Ant. 1, 2. humble, simple.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .