# palatial

/pəˈɫeɪʃəɫ/ (US) · /pælˈeɪʃəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/palatial
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

very large and fancy, like a palace. You use it for houses, hotels, or rooms that look rich and grand.

For teachers: resembling a palace in size, grandeur, or luxury; extremely large and richly decorated.

## Examples

- They live in a palatial house with a big garden.
- The couple booked a palatial suite with high ceilings and marble floors for their anniversary.
- Behind iron gates stood a palatial villa whose sweeping staircases and sunlit courtyards recalled an era when wealth was built to impress.

## Synonyms

luxurious, Grand, magnificent, opulent

## Antonyms

modest, plain

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies.

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