Imperial

Quick meaning: Imperial is an adjective meaning Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.

Meaning

Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.

More Meanings

1. Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.
2. Very grand or fine.
3. Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.
4. (in particular, of alcohol) Stronger than typical. (Derived from the name of Russian Imperial stout, a strong dark beer.)
5. A bottle of wine (usually Bordeaux) containing 6 liters of fluid, eight times the volume of a standard bottle.
6. (paper, printing) A writing paper size measuring 30 × 22 inches, or printing paper measuring 32 × 22 inches.
7. (card games, uncountable) A card game differing from piquet in some minor details, and in having a trump.

Example Sentences

the imperial diadem of Rome

[T]he imperials were packed, and the post-chariot was at the door.

Imperial pale ale, Imperial IPA, Imperial pilsner, Imperial milk stout, Imperial lager, Imperial mead

There are who say the sonnet's meted maze Is all too fettered for the poet's powers, Compelled to crowd his flush and airy flowers Like pots of tall imperials, ill at ease.

Word Forms

• imperials

Synonyms for imperial

Depending on context, synonyms include royal, noble, regal, majestic, purple.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include royal, regal, noble, majestic, purple, emperor.

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