NYT Dictionary

PALATIAL

/pəˈleɪʃəl/

Adjectivepa-LA-tialpa-la-tial · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to a palace.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French palatial, formed from the root of Latin palātium (“a palace”), from Palātium (“Palatine Hill”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

awfulbabyloniandeluxedomesticelaborateelegantextravagantfancyfineglorious

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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