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
palatialness
noun
Examples of palatial in a Sentence
a palatial penthouse apartment
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Officially opened in 2010, this palatial property offers ample opportunity to explore the ecosystems that have flourished across the island over the eons, all while enjoying upscale amenities along the way.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
His father dropped dead en route in Tierra del Fuego, but his mother continued on to Lima with her two small children, joining the palatial household of a great-uncle.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The palatial space serves as a concert venue that hosts big-time acts as well as weekly house music sessions.
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Tottenham’s palatial stadium in north London, modern practice facility and international fan base rival those of its biggest competitors in the sport’s richest league, the English Premier League.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
His father dropped dead en route in Tierra del Fuego, but his mother continued on to Lima with her two small children, joining the palatial household of a great-uncle.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The palatial space serves as a concert venue that hosts big-time acts as well as weekly house music sessions.
—Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Tottenham’s palatial stadium in north London, modern practice facility and international fan base rival those of its biggest competitors in the sport’s richest league, the English Premier League.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatial. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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palatial
adjective
pa·la·tial
pə-ˈlā-shəl
: of, resembling, or fit for a palace
a palatial home
palatial furnishings
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