Used to describe surfaces that resemble marble's smoothness or solidity. The sculptor's marmoreal creation impressed everyone.
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Emotional Coolness
Implies a sense of emotional detachment or lack of warmth when describing someone's demeanor. Her marmoreal gaze made it hard to guess her thoughts.
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Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe things that are not literally marble but have its qualities. His marmoreal calm in the face of chaos was admirable.