— 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.