palatial

adj

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

1. Of or relating to a palace.
2. On a grand scale; with very rich furnishings.

   “The home where he lived was palatial.”

   “But during those two years for some reason or other the house had fallen into premature and rapid decay. With a very few months an air of mustiness began to hang over the once palatial residence of the rich foreign financier.”