imperial — relating to an empire or an emperor; having supreme authority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to an empire or an emperor; having supreme authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
Korean meaning: 제국의, 황제의; 최고 권위를 가진
Korean pronunciation: 임-피-리-얼 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- My cat acts like he has imperial authority over the entire house.
- The imperial measurement system still confuses many people around the world.
- She entered the room with imperial grace, as if she owned the place.
imperial
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈpɪriəl//
relating to an empire or an emperor; having supreme authority
Supreme imperial authority and power
Emperor declares 'I'm peer-ial!' — supreme ruler of his imperial domain!
Imperial material takes to the aerial!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imperialis', derived from 'imperium' meaning supreme power or command, which comes from 'imperare' meaning to command or rule.
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📝Examples
“My cat acts like he has imperial authority over the entire house.”
“The imperial measurement system still confuses many people around the world.”
“She entered the room with imperial grace, as if she owned the place.”
“His imperial attitude made everyone think he was the CEO, but he was just an intern.”
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