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

palatially

pə-ˈlā-shə-lē 

adverb

palatialness noun

Synonyms of palatial

• luxurious
• deluxe
• luxuriant
• luxury
• lavish
• palace

Examples of palatial in a Sentence

a palatial penthouse apartment

Recent Examples on the Web

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

While the Hamptons enjoy a swelling population of seasonal residents, many of whom live in palatial mansions, the Container Studio was built for an artist looking for a compact creative space close to her Hamptons home. — Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026

Four upstairs bedrooms include a palatial primary suite flaunting a fireside sitting area and a bath spotlighted by a steam shower and a private balcony. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

The Rooms Borgo Egnazia has three types of accommodations, from standard doubles to palatial villas. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

circa 1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for palatial

• bifacial
• biracial
• postglacial
• preglacial
• subglacial
• craniofacial
• interfacial
• interglacial
• interracial
• multiracial
• orofacial
• periglacial

Kids Definition

palatial

adjective

pa·​la·​tial pə-ˈlā-shəl 

: of, resembling, or fit for a palace

a palatial home

palatial furnishings

palatially

-shə-lē 

adverb