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 adverb
palatialness noun

Examples of palatial in a Sentence

a palatial penthouse apartment
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While many of the best palatial estates begin with someone else's vision, this one existed only in his imagination. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The 12 palatial pool villas are even more extravagant, with infinity pools, outdoor showers, and ethereal canopy beds. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 Seeing this palatial home is well worth the trek, though. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 The French Riviera is the setting this time, with Château de la Messardière, a 19th-century palatial home turned sprawling Côte d’Azur resort, taking center stage. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 June 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

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 1 Jul. 2026.

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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