imperial
1of, like, or pertaining to an empire.
of, like, or pertaining to an emperor or empress.
characterizing the rule or authority of a sovereign state over its dependencies.
of the nature or rank of an emperor or supreme ruler.
of a commanding quality, manner, aspect, etc.
of special or superior size or quality, as various products and commodities.
(of weights and measures) conforming to the standards legally established in Great Britain.
a size of printing or drawing paper, 22 × 30 inches (56 × 76 centimeters) in England, 23 × 33 inches (58 × 84 centimeters) in the United States.
imperial octavo, a size of book, about 8¼ × 11½ inches (21 × 29 centimeters), untrimmed, in the United States, and 7½ × 11 inches (19 × 28 centimeters), untrimmed, in England. Abbreviation: imperial 8vo
imperial quarto, Chiefly British. a size of book, about 11 × 15 inches (28 × 38 centimeters), untrimmed. Abbreviation: imperial 4to
the top of a carriage, especially of a diligence.
a case for luggage carried there.
a member of an imperial party or of imperial troops.
an emperor or empress.
any of various articles of special size or quality.
an oversized bottle used especially for storing Bordeaux wine, equivalent to 8 regular bottles or 6 liters (6.6 quarts).
Origin of imperial
1Other words for imperial
Other words from imperial
- im·pe·ri·al·ly, adverb
- im·pe·ri·al·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with imperial
- imperative, imperial , imperious
Other definitions for imperial (2 of 3)
a small, pointed beard beneath the lower lip.
Origin of imperial
2Other definitions for imperial (3 of 3)
a Russian gold coin originally worth 10 rubles and from 1897 to 1917 worth 15 rubles.
Origin of imperial
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How to use imperial in a sentence
Each week I read a jillion jokes to find the best material,Deciding which to print with my authority imperial.
Style Invitational Week 1424: We Bee back — a neologism contest | Pat Myers | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostThere are too few trees, and those there are line long, imperial “allées.”
Sculpture parks are a great way to see art during a pandemic. Here’s why some are better than others. | Sebastian Smee | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostIt is said to have been composed by a certain Prokopios of Caesarea as a tell-all memoir on the imperial family.
What the QAnon of the 6th Century Teaches Us About Conspiracies | Roland Betancourt | February 3, 2021 | TimeTo which he answers, imperially, "What do you prefer, playing golf?"
French Political Sex Movie About DSK Sets Cannes Aquiver | Tracy McNicoll | May 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe walked away, imperially offended, and stood looking out of a window that faced the street.
The Doomsman | Van Tassel Sutphen
A tall, imperially stately woman has come sauntering down the path from the house.
Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily | Mrs. Alex McVeigh MillerA slight, a very slight shiver passes over the imperially-molded form.
Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily | Mrs. Alex McVeigh MillerShe clasps her hands and shivers through all her imperially perfect form.
Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily | Mrs. Alex McVeigh MillerWe find ourselves instinctively "thinking Imperially," regarding things from the Throne side—from above instead of from below.
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British Dictionary definitions for imperial (1 of 2)
/ (ɪmˈpɪərɪəl) /
of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress
characteristic of or befitting an emperor; majestic; commanding
characteristic of or exercising supreme authority; imperious
(esp of products and commodities) of a superior size or quality
(usually prenominal) (of weights, measures, etc) conforming to standards or definitions legally established in Britain: an imperial gallon
any of various book sizes, esp 7 1/2 by 11 inches (imperial octavo) or (chiefly Brit) 11 by 15 inches (imperial quarto)
a size of writing or printing paper, 23 by 31 inches (US and Canadian) or 22 by 30 inches (Brit)
(formerly) a Russian gold coin originally worth ten roubles
US
the top of a carriage, such as a diligence
a luggage case carried there
architect a dome that has a point at the top
a small tufted beard popularized by the emperor Napoleon III
a member of an imperial family, esp an emperor or empress
a red deer having antlers with fourteen points
Origin of imperial
1Derived forms of imperial
- imperially, adverb
- imperialness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Imperial (2 of 2)
/ (ɪmˈpɪərɪəl) /
(sometimes not capital) of or relating to a specified empire, such as the British Empire
a supporter or soldier of the Holy Roman Empire
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