Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪriəl/

Definitions of imperial

noun a member of an imperial family or empire

Example Sentences

A1 The imperial palace was a grand building.

A2 The emperor lived in the imperial residence.

B1 The imperial family held a lavish banquet.

B2 The imperial decree was issued to all provinces.

C1 The imperial court was known for its intricate politics.

C2 The imperial dynasty ruled for centuries.

adjective relating to an empire or emperor

Example Sentences

A1 The imperial palace was very grand and beautiful.

A2 The emperor lived in the imperial city.

B1 The imperial army was known for its strength and discipline.

B2 The imperial decree was issued to all provinces.

C1 The imperial court was a place of intrigue and power struggles.

C2 The imperial dynasty ruled for centuries before its eventual decline.

Examples of imperial in a Sentence

formal The imperial palace was a symbol of power and authority.

informal The imperial family threw a lavish party at their estate.

slang The imperial troops were decked out in their fancy uniforms.

figurative Her imperial attitude made it clear she was used to getting her way.

Grammatical Forms of imperial

past tense

imperiled

plural

imperials

comparative

more imperial

superlative

most imperial

present tense

imperials

future tense

will imperial

perfect tense

have imperialed

continuous tense

is imperialing

singular

imperial

positive degree

imperial

infinitive

to imperial

gerund

imperially

participle

imperialed

Origin and Evolution of imperial

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'imperial' originated from the Latin word 'imperialis', which is derived from 'imperium' meaning command or authority.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to an emperor or empire, the word 'imperial' has evolved to also denote something grand, majestic, or of superior quality.