Imperial is used to refer to things or people that are or were connected with an empire.
...the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
They executed Russia's imperial family in 1918.
Synonyms: royal, regal, kingly, queenly More Synonyms of imperial
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
The imperial system of measurement uses inches, feet, and yards to measure length, ounces and pounds to measure weight, and pints and gallons to measure volume.
More Synonyms of imperial
imperial in British English
(ɪmˈpɪərɪəl)
adjective
1.
of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress
2.
characteristic of or befitting an emperor; majestic; commanding
3.
characteristic of or exercising supreme authority; imperious
4.
(esp of products and commodities) of a superior size or quality
5. (usually prenominal)
(of weights, measures, etc) conforming to standards or definitions legally established in Britain
an imperial gallon
noun
6.
any of various book sizes, esp 71⁄2 by 11 inches (imperial octavo) or (chiefly Brit) 11 by 15 inches (imperial quarto)
7.
a size of writing or printing paper, 23 by 31 inches (US and Canadian) or 22 by 30 inches (Brit)
8.
(formerly) a Russian gold coin originally worth ten roubles
9. US
a.
the top of a carriage, such as a diligence
b.
a luggage case carried there
10. architecture
a dome that has a point at the top
11.
a small tufted beard popularized by the emperor Napoleon III
12.
a member of an imperial family, esp an emperor or empress
13.
a red deer having antlers with fourteen points
Derived forms
imperially (imˈperially)
adverb
imperialness (imˈperialness)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Late Latin imperiālis, from Latin imperium command, authority, empire
Imperial in British English
(ɪmˈpɪərɪəl)
adjective
1. (sometimes not capital)
of or relating to a specified empire, such as the British Empire
noun
2.
a supporter or soldier of the Holy Roman Empire
imperial in American English
(ɪmˈpɪriəl)
adjective
1.
of an empire
2.
of a country having control or sovereignty over other countries or colonies
3.
of, or having the rank of, an emperor or empress
4.
having supreme authority; sovereign
5.
a.
majestic; august
b.
imperious
6.
of great size or superior quality
7.
a.
of or pertaining to the Commonwealth
b.
according to the standard of weights and measures set by British law and used in Great Britain,Canada, and some other countries
noun
8. [I-]
a supporter or a soldier of any of the Holy Roman emperors
9.
the roof or top of a coach, or a luggage case carried on it
10.
an article of great size or superior quality
11.
a size of writing paper measuring 23 by 31 inches (in England, 22 by 30 or 32 inches)
12. US
a pointed tuft of beard on the lower lip and chin
Derived forms
imperially (imˈperially)
adverb
Word origin
OFr < L imperialis < imperium, empire; (sense 12) after the emperor Louis Napoleon, who set this fashion
Examples of 'imperial' in a sentence
imperial
The other key thing is that the imperial court controls the design.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Not that visiting the imperial palace was a task the ambassador relished.
Jonathan Wright Ambassadors: From Ancient Greece to the Nation State (2006)
We should be looking to the future rather than dwelling on our imperial past.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The imperial court was mired in intrigue and civil war.
Stearns, Peter N. World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995)
Our imperial past is now regarded rather shamefully.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But how did a woman end up in the imperial court?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is not fashionable to argue that the imperial past can be looked at with both esteem and humility.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This highly unusual piece of technology makes up for a disjointed journey from former imperial capital to former imperial port.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The emperor was commander-in-chief of the imperial army.
Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)
Beijing's imperial palace is the grandest grand design of them all.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Tracks connected the imperial capital to the Adriatic.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was these women who brought Italian opera to the imperial capital.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The pomp and circumstance of the imperial court was adapted to honor the Emperor of emperors.
Christianity Today (2000)
After decades of decline, the old imperial capital is having another heyday.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Once an imperial palace and presidential residence, it has gorgeous grounds and now houses the natural history museum.
The Sun (2016)
If all that grandeur was a reflection of the ambition of those imperial times, it undoubtedly would not go down well today.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Sir, How soon can we go back to our very useful imperial measurements?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Second, China does not seem to be driven by imperial ambition.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
America's imperial ambitions are over, for the foreseeable future at least.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I look forward to reporting shortly from the great Anglo-American law firms that have planted themselves back in the imperial capital.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In the capital, massive construction work began on palaces, an imperial temple and his extravagant tomb nearby.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
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In other languages
imperial
British English: imperial ADJECTIVE
Imperial is used to refer to things or people that are or were connected with an empire.
...the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
American English: imperial
Brazilian Portuguese: imperial
Chinese: 帝国的
European Spanish: imperial
French: impérial
German: kaiserlich
Italian: imperiale
Japanese: 帝国の
Korean: 제국의
European Portuguese: imperial
Latin American Spanish: imperial
All related terms of 'imperial'
imperial moth
a large American moth ( Eacles imperialis ) having yellow wings with purple markings
crown imperial
a liliaceous garden plant, Fritillaria imperialis, with a cluster of leaves and orange bell-shaped flowers at the top of the stem
imperial eagle
a brown eagle , Aquila heliaca , of Asia and southern Europe: the subspecies A. heliaca adalberti is endangered
imperial gallon
the standard British gallon , equal to 4.546 liters or about 1 1 ⁄ 5 U.S. gallons
imperial power
You can use power to refer to a country that is very rich or important, or has strong military forces.
imperial system
a system of measurement units, including the foot, pound , and second, as well as miles and yards
Imperial Valley
a rich agricultural region in S Calif. & N Baja California , Mexico, reclaimed from the Colorado Desert
imperial preference
a proposed system whereby free trade and levelled tariffs would exist between nations belonging to the British Commonwealth , in order to increase the prosperity of and unity between these nation
imperial presidency
a U.S. presidency that is characterized by greater power than the Constitution allows
Imperial War Museum
a museum in London , founded in 1920, containing material related to military operations involving British and Commonwealth forces since 1914
imp. gal.
imperial gallon
gal
Gal is used in written English to represent the word 'girl' as it is pronounced in a particular accent .
gall
If you say that someone has the gall to do something, you are criticizing them for behaving in a rude or disrespectful way .
gallon
A gallon is a unit of measurement for liquids that is equal to eight pints . In Britain , it is equal to 4.564 litres. In America , it is equal to 3.785 litres.
Chinese translation of 'imperial'
imperial
(ɪmˈpɪərɪəl)
adj
[palace, family]皇帝的 (huángdì de)
[power]帝国(國)的 (dìguó de)
(Brit)[measure]英制的 (yīngzhì de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
of an empire, emperor, or empress
the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
Synonyms
royal
an invitation to a royal garden party
regal
Never has she looked so regal.
kingly
waving his arms in a kingly manner
queenly
She was a queenly, organizing type.
princely
the embodiment of princely magnificence
sovereign
No contract can absolutely restrain a sovereign power.
majestic
a majestic country home
monarchial
monarchal
2 (adjective)
Definition
majestic
Synonyms
supreme
high
Every one of them is controlled by the families of high officials.
great
august
the august surroundings of the Liberal Club
grand
She's too busy with her grand new friends to bother with us now.
magnificent
a magnificent country house in wooded grounds
superior
noble
She was described by contemporaries as possessing a noble bearing and excellent manners.
lofty
Amid the chaos, he had lofty aims.
exalted
I seldom move in such exalted circles.
imperious
Additional synonyms
in the sense of august
Definition
dignified and imposing
the august surroundings of the Liberal Club
Synonyms
noble,
great,
kingly,
grand,
excellent,
imposing,
impressive,
superb,
distinguished,
magnificent,
glorious,
splendid,
elevated,
eminent,
majestic,
dignified,
regal,
stately,
high-ranking,
monumental,
solemn,
lofty,
exalted
in the sense of exalted
I seldom move in such exalted circles.
Synonyms
high-ranking,
high,
grand,
honoured,
intellectual,
noble,
prestigious,
august,
elevated,
eminent,
dignified,
lofty
in the sense of grand
Definition
dignified or haughty
She's too busy with her grand new friends to bother with us now.