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
Examples of palatial in a Sentence
a palatial penthouse apartment
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Our palatial digs, built in 1924 and surrounded by vineyards, were halfway between Épernay and Reims, and a 15-minute drive from the Royal Champagne Hotel.
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
For truly palatial style, the six Art Suites—including Salvador Dali’s favorite and another designed by Ronnie Wood—have grand fireplaces, vast walk-in closets, and Roman-style mosaic tubs.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
The grand columns, arches, and intricate tilework in the courtyard bestow a palatial impression, while little flourishes of local style lurk in every bedroom—there are seven.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Though not as breathtakingly palatial as its forebears in Hong Kong (the first-born) and Manila (the second), this third child is nonetheless manor-like, quietly confident, and a total oasis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
For truly palatial style, the six Art Suites—including Salvador Dali’s favorite and another designed by Ronnie Wood—have grand fireplaces, vast walk-in closets, and Roman-style mosaic tubs.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
The grand columns, arches, and intricate tilework in the courtyard bestow a palatial impression, while little flourishes of local style lurk in every bedroom—there are seven.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Though not as breathtakingly palatial as its forebears in Hong Kong (the first-born) and Manila (the second), this third child is nonetheless manor-like, quietly confident, and a total oasis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatial. Accessed 12 May. 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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