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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Nomadnest Portable, Modern Tiny House The spacious, three-bedroom flat on wheels is almost 400 square feet and positively palatial compared to the average RV. Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 Michelin Key hotels in Africa The continent’s inaugural selection includes six three-key stays in four countries, including a celebrity-favorite Moroccan art deco palatial wonderland and two eight-room lodges that feature animal experiences and butler service. Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025 Kasbah Tamadot feels palatial, but homely and authentic. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 Known as the Uplands Mansion, the palatial home was built in 1917 for the grandson for railroad magnate Charles Crocker. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 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 17 Oct. 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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