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palatial

adjective
pa·​la·​tial | \ pə-ˈlā-shəl How to pronounce palatial (audio) \

Definition of palatial

1 : of, relating to, or being a palace a palatial home
2 : suitable to a palace : magnificent palatial furnishings

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Other Words from palatial

palatially \ pə-​ˈlā-​shə-​lē How to pronounce palatially (audio) \ adverb
palatialness noun

Examples of palatial in a Sentence

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For now, it's reportedly led to a palatial California pad. Megan Stein, Country Living, "Do 'The Voice' Coaches Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Live Together?," 1 Sep. 2019 The palatial property stands out, even in South Florida, the epicenter of some of the most luxurious homes in the world. Robyn A. Friedman, sun-sentinel.com, "A grand slam for Red Sox owner: Luxury, comfort, features, privacy in his Boca home," 29 Aug. 2019 The palatial house in the Las Lomas de Chapultepec neighborhood boasts a pool, elevator and party room. Washington Post, "Mexico auctions off mansion of Chinese-Mexican businessman," 11 Aug. 2019 The blue and the white: For the most part, Perry’s looks the part of a humble neighborhood bar and grill — more of a living room for its Cow Hollow neighborhood than a palatial destination. Paolo Lucchesi, SFChronicle.com, "Memories of Perry’s as the Union Street restaurant rings in 50 years," 14 Aug. 2019 The move seemed in keeping with long-standing concern over the development of AirBnB-style rentals, rehab centers and palatial second homes. Los Angeles Times, "Malibu wanted to crack down on huge mansions. But fire losses could bring even bigger homes," 5 Aug. 2019 Over the next 15 or so years, including after Mr. Epstein pleaded guilty to prostitution charges in 2008, Mr. Black met with Mr. Epstein at his palatial townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, according to people who were there. New York Times, "Jeffrey Epstein’s Deep Ties to Top Wall Street Figures," 22 July 2019 So many of these images could have taken in just such palatial chambers. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "At the Peabody Essex, marvelousness made visible," 18 July 2019 Two painters suffered significant burn injuries and a more than 10,000 square foot mansion home in The Woodlands was destroyed Thursday night after a fire tore through the palatial French-style home in The Village of Cochran’s Crossing. Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Cause of massive mansion fire in The Woodlands still unknown," 14 June 2019

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First Known Use of palatial

circa 1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for palatial

Latin palatium palace

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palatial

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of palatial

: very large and impressive : like a palace

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