palatial
adjective
pa·la·tial
pə-ˈlā-shəl 
1
: of, relating to, or being a palace
a palatial home
2
: suitable to a palace : magnificent
palatial furnishings
palatialness
noun
Examples of palatial in a Sentence
a palatial penthouse apartment
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Even the standard suites start at a palatial 1,130 square feet in size, with soaking tubs from private terraces or balconies offering ocean views of a tranquil strip of sand.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
But in the case of designer Rob Johansen’s recent renovation of a palatial seven-story 1899 town house on the Upper East Side, the timeless stamp is merited.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Luxurious Resorts: Summer often means lower prices or exclusive travel deals Besides tropical gardens and azure waters, luxe resorts offer accommodations from palatial suites to private villas, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean or jungle landscapes.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The bank's palatial white and gold buildings are found mostly in affluent areas on Indianapolis' north side, including one branch in Meridian-Kessler, or in wealthy Hamilton County suburbs.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
But in the case of designer Rob Johansen’s recent renovation of a palatial seven-story 1899 town house on the Upper East Side, the timeless stamp is merited.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Luxurious Resorts: Summer often means lower prices or exclusive travel deals Besides tropical gardens and azure waters, luxe resorts offer accommodations from palatial suites to private villas, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean or jungle landscapes.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The bank's palatial white and gold buildings are found mostly in affluent areas on Indianapolis' north side, including one branch in Meridian-Kessler, or in wealthy Hamilton County suburbs.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatial. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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palatial
adjective
pa·la·tial
pə-ˈlā-shəl
: of, resembling, or fit for a palace
a palatial home
palatial furnishings
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