palatial

adjective

pa·​la·​tial pə-ˈlā-shəl How to pronounce palatial (audio)
Synonyms of palatial
1
: of, relating to, or being a palace
a palatial home
2
: suitable to a palace : magnificent
palatial furnishings
palatially
pə-ˈlā-shə-lē How to pronounce palatial (audio)
adverb
palatialness noun

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a palatial penthouse apartment
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Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 And of course the mis en scène — comprised in Season 4 of a palatial hotel on the Croisette and a luxurious hilltop hideaway — are as central to the plot as the characters. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 The industrialists of the Gilded Age announced themselves with gold-leaf ceilings and palatial Renaissance revival-style villas. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Spanning roughly 10,600 square feet, the palatial pad offers seven bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for palatial

Word History

Etymology

Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

circa 1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of palatial was circa 1722

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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatial. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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palatial

adjective
pa·​la·​tial pə-ˈlā-shəl How to pronounce palatial (audio)
: of, resembling, or fit for a palace
a palatial home
palatial furnishings
palatially
-shə-lē How to pronounce palatial (audio)
adverb

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