imperial

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
US: /ɪmˈpɪriəl/

  1. Relating to an empire or the person who rules it.

    1. The imperial palace was large.
    2. The museum contains treasures from the former imperial dynasty that ruled for centuries.

  2. Majestic; of great size or superior quality.

    1. That hotel has an imperial staircase.
    2. The newly renovated concert hall boasted an imperial sound system and luxurious seating.

  3. Relating to a system of weights and measures originally based on the British system.

    1. We use imperial measurements here.
    2. The recipe required ingredients measured in imperial units, which were unfamiliar to her.

Synonyms

grand royal magnificent majestic regal
imperial noun

  1. A small pointed beard grown only on the lower lip and chin.

    1. He sported an imperial beard.
    2. The detective, known for his eccentric style, cultivated a neatly trimmed imperial.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imperial" in English means: Relating to an empire or the person who rules it., Majestic; of great size or superior quality., Relating to a system of weights and measures originally based on the British system..

The phonetic transcription of "imperial" is /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/ in British English and /ɪmˈpɪriəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imperial": grand, royal, magnificent, majestic, regal.

Example usage of "imperial": "The imperial palace was large.". More examples on the page.