palace
palace
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "palace" is /ˈpælɪs/.
First syllable: /pæl/
/p/ as in "pat"
/æ/ as in "cat"
/l/ as in "light"
Second syllable: /ɪs/
/ɪ/ as in "kit"
/s/ as in "sip"
Word Form Variations
Singular Noun: palace
Plural Noun: palaces
Adjective: palatial (derived from "palace," meaning like a palace)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Definition 1: A grand and imposing residence, typically serving as the official home of a monarch, bishop, or other distinguished dignitary, or as a seat of government.
Synonyms: castle, mansion, stately home, château, citadel
Antonyms: hovel, shack, cottage, hut, shed
Definition 2: (Figurative) A place or structure characterized by exceptional splendor, spaciousness, or a particular distinguished purpose.
Synonyms: hall, edifice, complex, establishment, domain
Antonyms: (Context-dependent, often none direct; implies lack of grandeur)
Verb
Definition 1: (Rare, archaic) To house or reside in a palace; to make into a palace.
Synonyms: enthrone, install, house (in a grand manner)
Antonyms: dislodge, evict, humble, demote
Adjective
(Derived form: Palatial)
Definition 1: Resembling or suitable for a palace; grand, luxurious, and spacious.
Synonyms: magnificent, opulent, sumptuous, regal, stately, grand
Antonyms: cramped, small, humble, modest, squalid, dingy
Exam
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Definition 1: A grand and imposing residence, typically serving as the official home of a monarch, bishop, or other distinguished dignitary, or as a seat of government.
Synonyms: castle, mansion, stately home, château, citadel
Antonyms: hovel, shack, cottage, hut, shed
Definition 2: (Figurative) A place or structure characterized by exceptional splendor, spaciousness, or a particular distinguished purpose.
Synonyms: hall, edifice, complex, establishment, domain
Antonyms: (Context-dependent, often none direct; implies lack of grandeur)
Verb
Definition 1: (Rare, archaic) To house or reside in a palace; to make into a palace.
Synonyms: enthrone, install, house (in a grand manner)
Antonyms: dislodge, evict, humble, demote
Adjective
(Derived form: Palatial)
Definition 1: Resembling or suitable for a palace; grand, luxurious, and spacious.
Synonyms: magnificent, opulent, sumptuous, regal, stately, grand
Antonyms: cramped, small, humble, modest, squalid, dingy
Examples of Use
Books: "The Queen spent much of her reign at Buckingham Palace, a symbol of the monarchy's enduring presence." (From a historical account of the British monarchy, specific title unavailable)
Newspapers: "Tourists flocked to the Palace of Versailles this summer, marveling at its opulent halls and expansive gardens." (From a travel section of a major newspaper)
Online Publications: "Developers unveiled plans for a new luxury hotel, which they are calling 'The Crystal Palace,' citing its grand design." (From an architecture and development news website)
Entertainment Mediums (Film): In the film The Princess Diaries, Mia Thermopolis discovers her royal heritage and the existence of a grand Genovian palace. (Released 2001)
Entertainment Platforms (Television Series): "The latest episode of The Crown depicted detailed scenes within various royal palaces, highlighting the intricate lives of the British Royal Family." (Referring to a popular streaming series)
General Public Discourse: "After winning the lottery, he joked that he was going to buy a 'palace' and live like royalty." (A common colloquial expression)
General Public Discourse: "The community center, though not a traditional palace, serves as a central gathering place for everyone, a true palace for the people." (Heard in a local community meeting)
10 Quotes Using Palace
"Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity." (John Milton)
"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom." (William Blake)
"The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy." (Benjamin Disraeli)
"Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail." (John Donne)
"Happiness is like those palaces in fairy tales whose gates are guarded by dragons: we must fight in order to conquer it." (Alexandre Dumas)
"You might be poor, your shoes might be broken, but your mind is a palace." (Frank McCourt)
"Pale Death beats equally at the poor man's gate and at the palaces of kings." (Horace)
"But I believe above all that I wanted to build the palace of my memory, because my memory is my only homeland." (Anselm Kiefer)
"If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do, chapels had been churches, and poor men's cottage princes' palaces." (William Shakespeare)
"When a clown moves in to a palace it does not make him a king, it just makes the palace a circus." (Turkish proverb)
Etymology
The word "palace" has a fascinating journey through time! It all starts with a specific location in ancient Rome.
In simple terms, "palace" comes from the Latin word Palātium. This wasn't just any Latin word; it was the name of one of the seven famous hills of Rome, the Palatine Hill.
What makes the Palatine Hill so important for our word? Well, the Roman emperors chose this hill as the location for their grand official residences. So, the name of the hill, Palātium, gradually became associated with the impressive buildings on it – the emperor's home.
Over time, the meaning of Palātium shifted from just the hill's name to refer directly to "the residence of the emperor."
From Latin, the word then traveled into Old French as palais, which meant an "imperial residence" or "court."
The first known use of the word "palace" in English dates back to the early 13th century (around 1300). At that time, its meaning was very specific: "the official residence of an emperor, king, queen, archbishop, etc." So, when it first appeared in English, it already carried the sense of a grand and important dwelling for a high-ranking person. Later, around the late 14th century, its meaning broadened to include any splendid dwelling place, not just royal ones.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Palace
A king's palace: Emphasizing grandeur and ownership by royalty.
To live in a palace: To live a life of luxury and opulence.
Every man's home is his castle/palace: A saying that emphasizes the privacy and sanctity of one's own home.
To turn a hovel into a palace: To greatly improve or beautify something humble.
A mind is its own palace: A philosophical idea that one's thoughts and inner world can be a place of freedom and power, regardless of external circumstances.
Building a palace in the air: To dream or plan something that is impractical or unlikely to happen (similar to "building castles in the air").
The people's palace: Referring to a grand public building or institution intended for the benefit of all citizens (e.g., a city hall, a grand library).
Fit for a palace: Of high quality or luxury, suitable for a grand setting.
Palace intrigue: Secret plots or schemes within a powerful organization or royal court.
Gilded palace: A very ornate or luxurious building, often implying superficiality or excessive display.
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Source Information
Definition of palace from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
