Splendid vs Palatial - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between splendid and palatial

is that splendid is possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun while palatial is of or relating to a palace.

(en-adj)

Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.

Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.

brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard

* November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk

Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.

* great * magnificent * marvellous

* splendidness

(head)

Of or relating to a palace.

On a grand scale; with very rich furnishing(s).

The home where he lived was palatial .