Synonyms of palace

palace 1 of 2

adjective

as in luxurious

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort

a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxurious
• luxury
• deluxe
• luxuriant
• palatial
• lavish
• opulent
• beautiful
• sumptuous
• Babylonian
• silken
• plush
• expensive
• comfortable
• royal
• luxe
• extravagant
• rich
• magnificent
• plushy
• regal
• gorgeous
• impressive
• grand
• costly
• Lucullan
• imposing
• premium
• dear
• precious
• grandiose
• kingly
• baronial
• ostentatious
• majestic
• splendid
• showy
• stately
• monumental
• pretentious
• awesome
• august
• heroic
• noble
• cozy
• homelike
• proud
• homey
• awful
• snug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humble
• ascetic
• austere
• spartan
• economical
• spare
• meager
• frugal
• no-frills
• thrifty
• stingy

palace

2 of 2

noun

ˈpa-ləs 

1

as in mansion

a large impressive residence

the billionaire's "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mansion
• castle
• hacienda
• villa
• manor
• estate
• house
• housing
• hall
• château
• manse
• manor house
• residency
• home
• penthouse
• abode
• dwelling
• roof
• showplace
• hearth
• domicile
• place
• nest
• habitation
• lodging(s)
• suite
• country house
• great house
• pad
• town house
• salon
• aerie
• quarter(s)
• countryseat

2

as in tower

a large, magnificent, or massive building

the governor's opponents have accused him of building palaces to house the state government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tower
• cathedral
• hall
• edifice
• structure
• mansion
• monument
• castle
• construction
• manor
• villa
• estate
• mausoleum
• château
• erection
• hacienda
• memorial
• manor house
• showplace
• countryseat

3

as in court

the residence of a ruler

Buckingham Palace flies a special flag to indicate when the monarch is in residence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• court
• castle
• mansion
• villa
• château
• estate
• alcazar
• seraglio

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of palace

Adjective

Then there’s Meghan Markle’s post-palace wardrobe, a parade of tailored trousers, elevated linens, and copious amounts of cashmere. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026

Another senior cleric, Behbahani, not only threw his weight behind the Shah but, as evidence strongly suggests, accepted CIA money to stage pro-palace demonstrations. — Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026

Noun

Empty seats even at the royal palace of the king of college football, huh? — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Before Haakon's pledge of allegiance, the palace said that Mette-Marit wasn't going to the ceremony. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026