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
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a palatial penthouse apartment
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The space is palatial with vaulted ceilings, a full kitchen with an island, a dining table, and even a telescope to stargaze at night.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At 270 square feet, even standard rooms feel spacious, while the suites, starting at around 516 square feet, are palatial.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The house is a nice size, though, not palatial — two bedrooms and two baths.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
The palatial pad has eight bedrooms and an equal number of bathrooms in roughly 12,700 square feet.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At 270 square feet, even standard rooms feel spacious, while the suites, starting at around 516 square feet, are palatial.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The house is a nice size, though, not palatial — two bedrooms and two baths.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
The palatial pad has eight bedrooms and an equal number of bathrooms in roughly 12,700 square feet.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatial. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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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