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- [im-peer-ee-uh l]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əl/
- /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-peer-ee-uh l]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əl/
Definitions of imperial word
- adjective imperial of, like, or pertaining to an empire. 1
- adjective imperial of, like, or pertaining to an emperor or empress. 1
- adjective imperial characterizing the rule or authority of a sovereign state over its dependencies. 1
- adjective imperial of the nature or rank of an emperor or supreme ruler. 1
- adjective imperial of a commanding quality, manner, aspect, etc. 1
- adjective imperial domineering; imperious. 1
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Origin of imperial
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Late Latin imperiālis, equivalent to Latin imperi(um) imperium + -ālis -al1; replacing Middle English emperial < Middle French < Late Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Imperial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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imperial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imperial
adj imperial
- royal — of or relating to a king, queen, or other sovereign: royal power; a royal palace.
- stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
- sovereign — a monarch; a king, queen, or other supreme ruler.
- domineering — inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.
- kingly — stately or splendid, as resembling, suggesting, or befitting a king; regal: He strode into the room with a kingly air.
adjective imperial
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- regal — of or relating to a king; royal: the regal power.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
noun imperial
- beard — A man's beard is the hair that grows on his chin and cheeks.
- muttonchops — The whiskers on a man's cheek when shaped like a meat chop, narrow at the top and broad and rounded at the bottom.
- stubble — Usually, stubbles. the stumps of grain and other stalks left in the ground when the crop is cut.
- vandyke — a wide collar of lace and linen with the edge formed into scallops or deep points.
- goatee — a man's beard trimmed to a tuft or point on the chin.
Antonyms for imperial
adj imperial
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
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