Imperial

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpɪriːəl/

Imperial (adjective)

  1. Connected to an empire or its ruler.
  2. Very grand, impressive, or majestic.
  3. Referring to the British system of weights and measures.

Examples

  • The imperial army marched through the city.
  • They admired the imperial architecture of the palace.

Common collocations: imperial rule, imperial power, imperial dynasty, imperial grandeur, imperial style

Synonyms of Imperial

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Imperial

  • when discussing hierarchy or authority