imperial
word
/ˌɪmˈpɪɹiəɫ/
im-PEER-ee-uhl
/ɪmpˈiəɹɪəl/
im-PEER-ee-uhl
Definition
Relating to an empire, an emperor, or the power and style connected with empires. It can also refer to things used in or characteristic of an empire.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or historical; used for things linked to empires, e.g., 'imperial palace', 'imperial power', or referring to British Imperial units. Can mean majestic or grand, and is rarely used in everyday casual speech.
Spanish: imperialPortuguese (BR): imperialPortuguese (PT): imperialChinese (Simplified): 帝国的 - 皇帝的Chinese (Traditional): 帝國的 - 皇帝的Hindi: सम्राटीय - साम्राज्य संबंधीArabic: إمبراطوريBengali: ঈম্পিরিয়াল - সম্রাজ্ঞীRussian: имперскийJapanese: 帝国の - 皇帝のVietnamese: hoàng gia - thuộc đế chếKorean: 제국의 - 황제의Turkish: imparatorlukUrdu: شاہی - سلطنتیIndonesian: kerajaan - kekaisaran
Example Sentences
The imperial army marched through the city.
basic
The emperor lived in the imperial palace.
basic
They used imperial measurements in England for a long time.
basic
That dish is served in true imperial style – so fancy!
natural
The country once had imperial ambitions, but now it's a democracy.
natural
He has this imperial air about him, like he owns the place.
natural