palatial

adjective

pa·​la·​tial pə-ˈlā-shəl How to pronounce palatial (audio)
Synonyms of palatial
1
: of, relating to, or being a palace
a palatial home
2
: suitable to a palace : magnificent
palatial furnishings
palatially
pə-ˈlā-shə-lē How to pronounce palatial (audio)
adverb
palatialness noun

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a palatial penthouse apartment
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Seeing this palatial home is well worth the trek, though. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 The entire film takes place in the palatial bathroom of the Silicon Valley guru. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 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 From its earliest foundations, the daily operation of its vast workforce, and the lavish palatial residence, there seems to be no end in sight to its former glory. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for palatial

Word History

Etymology

Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

circa 1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of palatial was circa 1722

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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatial. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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palatial

adjective
pa·​la·​tial pə-ˈlā-shəl How to pronounce palatial (audio)
: of, resembling, or fit for a palace
a palatial home
palatial furnishings
palatially
-shə-lē How to pronounce palatial (audio)
adverb

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