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Palatial

usgb/pəˈleɪʃl/Volume
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Size MattersPlay
Used for describing very large and spacious properties, not just any nice home. SlideTheir palatial estate was visible from miles away.
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Wealth ImpliedPlay
Implies great wealth and luxury, beyond ordinary comfort levels. SlideThe hotel's palatial ballroom hosted the most exclusive events in the city.
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Not For Small ThingsPlay
Don't use 'palatial' to describe something small that looks grand; it must also be large. SlideEven though the room was beautifully decorated, it was too small to be described as palatial.