Palladian

adjective

Pal·​la·​di·​an pə-ˈlā-dē-ən  -ˈlä- 

: of or relating to a revived classical style in architecture based on the works of Andrea Palladio

Palladianism

pə-ˈlā-dē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

-ˈlä-

noun

Examples of Palladian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Lake Garda, Le Graal will transform a Palladian villa into a destination centered on well-being. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 21 June 2026

Originally opened as a Ritz-Carlton hotel, and now a part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the hotel is centered around a grand, Palladian-style main house that branches out into two wings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The previous two artists to take over the pavilion, Simone Leigh (2022) and Jeffrey Gibson (2024), sought to radically transform the Palladian structure in the center of the Giardini, built in 1930. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026

The front door’s side and transom windows as well as the large Palladian window above the entry, let the daylight in. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Palladian

• radian
• acadian
• akkadian
• arcadian
• circadian