palatial

adjective

pa·​la·​tial pə-ˈlā-shəl 

1

: of, relating to, or being a palace

a palatial home

2

: suitable to a palace : magnificent

palatial furnishings

palatially

pə-ˈlā-shə-lē 

adverb

palatialness noun

Synonyms of palatial

• luxurious
• deluxe
• luxuriant
• luxury
• lavish
• palace

Examples of palatial in a Sentence

a palatial penthouse apartment

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Word History

Etymology

Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

circa 1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for palatial

• bifacial
• biracial
• postglacial
• preglacial
• subglacial
• craniofacial
• interfacial
• interglacial
• interracial
• multiracial
• orofacial
• periglacial

Kids Definition

palatial

adjective

pa·​la·​tial pə-ˈlā-shəl 

: of, resembling, or fit for a palace

a palatial home

palatial furnishings

palatially

-shə-lē 

adverb