palatial

adjective

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

Examples of palatial in a Sentence

a palatial penthouse apartment
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Nearby there's a palatial Doubletree with a private beach and pool complex to rival a Las Vegas resort. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The yacht can accommodate 12 guests in seven luxurious cabins that includes a positively palatial two-level owner’s suite. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 Who built an Old West style saloon in their palatial Park Avenue apartment? John Wilson, Curbed, 22 Oct. 2024 The old men arrive at Bote’s palatial home, where peace talks break down almost immediately. Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024 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 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

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 adverb

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