palatial

adjective

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

Examples of palatial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The meetings will probably last about nine days and will see about 5,000 delegates from around the country descend on the Great Hall of the People — the palatial building on one side of Tiananmen Square — many of them wearing the traditional dress of their people. Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024 When not surveying the natural wonders of the Galapagos, guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor dining areas and a sun deck with a palatial hot tub. Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The palatial spread is now on the market for £3.25 million (or roughly $4.1 million) with Savills, comprises a six-bed main house plus a handful of outbuildings that have been converted into income-producing vacation cottages. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 On arrival, you’ll be served Arabic coffee and dates in the palatial lobby — featuring one of the most intricate chandeliers in Doha — before being whisked to one of the 174 rooms and suites around the sprawling white-washed complex. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 The match-up between the 49ers and bitter rival Kansas City Chiefs inside the Raiders’ palatial desert dome, Allegiant Stadium, would not have made the organization’s late Hall of Fame owner Al Davis very happy. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2024 The palatial pad is now equipped with a gym, a hot tub, a sauna, and a game room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2024 Those reports remain unconfirmed and Larry Freedman, a co-chair of the L.A. host committee, repeatedly has argued that Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium, the center of a palatial $5.5-billion complex built by Rams owner Stan Kroenke, should get that match. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2024 The palatial Shiv Vilas Resort is opulent, inside and out. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 29 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

circa 1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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 adverb

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