palatial

adjective

pə-ˈlā-shəl How to pronounce palatial (audio)
Definition of palatialnext
as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort a palatial penthouse apartment

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Recent Examples of palatial The Gilmore mansion expanded every season The palatial home of Emily and Richard Gilmore (played by Kelly Bishop and Edward Herrmann) was supposed to convey blue-blood wealth. — Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 This historic, palatial site has epitomized grandeur for more than 250 years. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 When basics — pinstripes, polka dots, gingham and army green — inflate and explode into palatial forms, expelling feathers and brocade. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The main house, a 19th-century hunting lodge, is today a palatial nine-bedroom, nine-and-a-half bath, according to the listing. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palatial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial
  1. luxurious
  2. deluxe
  3. luxuriant
  4. luxury
  5. lavish
  6. palace
Adjective
  • Rebecca Udall's brand has caught our attention because of the bedding's delicate scalloped edges, ornate embroidery, and elegant designs that make sleep feel a little more luxurious.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • There might be other luxurious heritage hotels set on the banks of the Bosphorus, but none of them have a view that can compete with The Peninsula's.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Rooms start at the deluxe category, which are still plenty sizable with a big balcony, both a shower and a bathtub, and a small seating area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Thankfully safe and sound after an October tour bus fire, Muna are bouncing back with a deluxe edition of their May album Dancing on the Wall.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Olivia Miles, the rookie point guard for the Minnesota Lynx, wears a pair of bug-eyed sports goggles, black and bulbous, sometimes held in place by a thick strap that runs through her luxuriant Afro.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.
    — James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of luxuriant
Adjective
  • Echoing this, Compass ultra-luxury agent Lee Arrowood recommends caution before checking off amenities from a long list.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Also known as the ‘Dingyao,’ the Altior is positioned to compete with other ultra-luxury vehicles like Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, and Maextro S800.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of luxury
Adjective
  • Photos in the listing show off the lavish two-story entrance way, gourmet kitchen, large breakfast room, private cinema, en-suite bedrooms, and sprawling lush green gardens.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This lavish hotspot with multiple locations in Los Angeles as well as outposts in Austin and Las Vegas, is a modern steakhouse with a bit of flair.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lavish
Adjective
  • Among their earliest post-palace endeavors was the creation of multimedia company Archewell Productions, which in September 2020 inked a multiyear deal with Netflix to produce series, docuseries, documentaries and other programming.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of palace

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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatial. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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