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
Recent Examples on the Web
The grand columns, arches, and intricate tilework in the courtyard bestow a palatial impression, while little flourishes of local style lurk in every bedroom—there are seven.
—
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Reports from 2020, when the palatial property first appeared on the market with an asking price of $269 million, indicate it was built by Russian billionaire Valery Kogan, owner of Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Though not as breathtakingly palatial as its forebears in Hong Kong (the first-born) and Manila (the second), this third child is nonetheless manor-like, quietly confident, and a total oasis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
At 270 square feet, even standard rooms feel spacious, while the suites, starting at around 516 square feet, are palatial.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for palatial
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Reports from 2020, when the palatial property first appeared on the market with an asking price of $269 million, indicate it was built by Russian billionaire Valery Kogan, owner of Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Though not as breathtakingly palatial as its forebears in Hong Kong (the first-born) and Manila (the second), this third child is nonetheless manor-like, quietly confident, and a total oasis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
At 270 square feet, even standard rooms feel spacious, while the suites, starting at around 516 square feet, are palatial.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for palatial
Cite this Entry
“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palatial. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
palatial
adjective
pa·la·tial
pə-ˈlā-shəl
: of, resembling, or fit for a palace
a palatial home
palatial furnishings
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
