palatial

adjective

pə-ˈlā-shəl How to pronounce palatial (audio)
Definition of palatialnext
as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort a palatial penthouse apartment

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Recent Examples of palatial The industrialists of the Gilded Age announced themselves with gold-leaf ceilings and palatial Renaissance revival-style villas. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Spanning roughly 10,600 square feet, the palatial pad offers seven bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 The entire film takes place in the palatial bathroom of the Silicon Valley guru. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for palatial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial
  1. luxurious
  2. deluxe
  3. luxuriant
  4. luxury
  5. lavish
  6. palace
Adjective
  • Guests indulge in luxurious bungalows offering private pools and direct beach access, alongside exquisite dining at Ora and Sumosan.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The ultra-luxurious, four-seat coach-door Neolun is targeted to push towards $250,000, squarely in the territory of Bentley and Maybach.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Other benefits in that tier include a complimentary minibar setup, complimentary afternoon tea served in the stateroom, and a deluxe canapé selection on formal nights.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 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
  • Plans for the ultra-luxury Nobu condo building, where unit prices range from about $3 million to $60 million, include a Nobu restaurant and a wellness suite dedicated to biohacking and longevity.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The family is presenting it as a private retreat or, with the right approvals, a possible ultra-luxury hospitality property.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Adjective
  • As a chef at a fine dining restaurant inside a lavish Southern resort, Renee Boughman was surrounded by luxury.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 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
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatial. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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