imperial

UK
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
US
/ɪmˈpɪriəl/

Translations

Imperialnoun

imperial

imperials
pl
Additional translations
Imperialadjective

imperial

more imperial
Comp.
most imperial
Super.
The imperial palace was a symbol of power.
Имперский дворец был символом власти.
The imperial decree was announced to the public.
Императорский указ был объявлен общественности.

Definitions

Imperialnoun
A small pointed beard growing below the lower lip (associated with Emperor Napoleon III of France).
He decided to grow an imperial to complement his mustache.
A type of size for paper, measuring 22 x 30 inches.
The artist requested imperial sheets for his new series of paintings.
A type of crown or other emblem of imperial authority.
The imperial was displayed in the museum as a symbol of the ancient empire's power.
Imperialadjective
Relating to an empire or emperor.
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power and authority.
Majestic or grand in appearance or style.
The imperial architecture of the building impressed all the visitors.
Having supreme authority or commanding influence.
Her imperial manner made it clear she was in charge of the meeting.
Denoting or relating to the system of weights and measures formerly used in Britain and still used in some contexts (the Imperial system).
The recipe lists the ingredients in imperial units rather than metric.