imperially

im·pe·ri·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-peer-ee-uh l]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əl/
- /ɪm.ˈpɪə.rɪə.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-peer-ee-uh l]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əl/

Definitions of imperially word

adjective imperially of, like, or pertaining to an empire. 1
adjective imperially of, like, or pertaining to an emperor or empress. 1
adjective imperially characterizing the rule or authority of a sovereign state over its dependencies. 1
adjective imperially of the nature or rank of an emperor or supreme ruler. 1
adjective imperially of a commanding quality, manner, aspect, etc. 1
adjective imperially domineering; imperious. 1

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Origin of imperially

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 Imperially

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imperially

imperially 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.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for imperially

adverb imperially

regally — of or relating to a king; royal: the regal power.
royally — of or relating to a king, queen, or other sovereign: royal power; a royal palace.
imposingly — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
majestically — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
grandly — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.

All 6 Synonyms of imperially