PALATIAL Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

palatial

adjective

pə-ˈlā-shəl

Definition of palatial

as in luxurious

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort a palatial penthouse apartment

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of palatial 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 In a TikTok video shared on September 21, the star gymnastics revealed that three masked men broke into the palatial mansion and stole a luxurious six-figure car a few months ago. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026 By the end of the 2020s, Combs will set foot back inside his palatial $48 million Miami waterfront home, warmly welcomed into the arms of those who have remained fiercely loyal to him. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palatial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial

Adjective

Zook Cabins The bathroom, by contrast, is comparatively luxurious.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

My deluxe room on the second floor had high ceilings and views of the Swiss Institute across the street.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
All five extra songs will be available in a standalone vinyl edition, as well as in a deluxe 2CD edition and across all digital formats.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 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

But two segments of the market — ultra-luxury homes and more affordable condos — were still going strong in September, according to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Ultra-luxury all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas Cruises will inaugurate its full-winter Mediterranean program this year—with pricing inclusive of excursions, food, beverages, and amenities like Wi-Fi.

— Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

Adjective

Strong reviews should continue to propel the lavish film at the box office, which carries a substantial $100 million price tag.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Kim Kardashian’s parade of 46th birthday outfits continues, and her most recent night-out ensemble might be her most lavish look yet.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 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

Browse Nearby Words

palates

palatial

palatially

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatial. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of palatial

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

milieu

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

'Za' and 9 Other Words to Help You Win at SCRABBLE

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes