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

a palatial penthouse apartment
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The palatial property looks like it has been uprooted from Italy with terracotta tiles on the roof and rows of Renaissance arches. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Some are piecing together multiple condo units, creating palatial vertical estates with killer views and hotel-level amenities. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025 Althorp has been the Spencer family's home since 1508 and the 13,000-acre property with palatial estate was where Princess Diana grew up. Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 By Nia Decaille The New York Times In an episode from Marrakech, Morocco, Tracee Ellis Ross sits in a bathrobe on the edge of her bed inside a palatial suite at the Royal Mansour hotel. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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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