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 Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 The entire film takes place in the palatial bathroom of the Silicon Valley guru. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 June 2026 This oh-so petite, pet-friendly boutique has 21 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 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 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
  • The backstory Opened in 2021, La Casa de la Playa was conceived as the most intimate and luxurious expression of the Grupo Xcaret brand.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Staterooms are boutique-hotel luxurious, featuring king beds and private balconies for sunrise coffees.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • The trio of high-rise towers was intended to house luxury condominiums, apartments, a five-star Park Hyatt hotel and an indoor mall that would include deluxe shops and restaurants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Like the Fondation Cartier, PAC and the Shed package their radicalism in deluxe architectural confections.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • 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
  • Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of luxuriant
Adjective
  • The condo’s listing price is on par with a new ultra-luxury development on the island, The Mansions at Fisher Island.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The partners have yet to secure permits, meaning the ultra-luxury transformation will take several years to finalize.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Adjective
  • The impact is lavish yet hushed; welcoming yet sharply articulated.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Then there’s breakfast, à la carte and included with the room, lavish from croissant sandwiches to crepes.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of lavish
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
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