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Definition of palatial

palatial

/pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/
pa · la · tial
Adverb:palatially
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• adjective

1

Resembling or befitting a palace in size, grandeur, or luxury; magnificent and spacious.

Example

"The hotel boasted a palatial lobby with marble columns and crystal chandeliers."

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• Rhymes for palatial

• Nearby Words

palatable
palatably
palate
palatial
palatovelar
palau
palaver

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century from Latin 'palatium' (meaning 'palace'), which originally referred to the Palatine Hill in Rome where the Roman emperors built their grand residences.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palatial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palatial
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