Definition of Imperial
Imperial
im·pe·ri·al
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
relating to or suggestive of an emperor or empire;
e.g. In the 20th century, British imperial rule was ended in many parts of Asia.
(adjective)
magnificent or majestic, unusual or superior in size or excellence;
e.g. The main entrance hall had rich, imperial furnishings.
(adjective)
characterized by arrogant assurance in manner, imperious;
e.g. He asked questions in an imperial tone that made them feel small and unimportant.
(adjective)
relating to the system of non-metric weights and measures that were formerly used in the UK, using units such as inch/foot, ounce/pound, pint/gallon, etc.;
e.g. They were taught to use both Imperial units and metric units for their measurements.
(noun)
a style of beard that is small and pointed and grown below the lower lip;
e.g. He has grown a new imperial beard on his chin.
(noun)
an emperor or some other monarch;
e.g. This carriage is meant for the imperial and his family.
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