imperial
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to an empire, an emperor, or an empress.
adj.pertaining to an empire or the person who rules it.
Simple“The city is famous for its grand imperial palaces and beautiful gardens.”
In context“Historians often debate the long-term economic consequences of imperial expansion during the nineteenth century.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to the system of measurement that uses inches, feet, and pounds.
adj.relating to the British imperial system of weights and measures, as opposed to the metric system.
Simple“The recipe uses imperial measurements like ounces instead of grams.”
In context“Although the UK officially adopted the metric system, many citizens still prefer imperial units for height and weight.”
Antonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.very grand, impressive, or of high quality.
adj.possessing a majestic or magnificent character; of superior size or excellence.
Simple“The hotel lobby was decorated in an imperial style with gold and marble.”
In context“The conductor led the orchestra with an imperial grace that commanded the absolute attention of every musician in the hall.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a small pointed beard grown only on the lower lip.
n.a small tuft of hair grown on the lower lip, popularized by Napoleon III.
Simple“The gentleman in the old photograph wore a neatly trimmed imperial.”
In context“The portrait depicts the count with a distinctive imperial, a fashion choice that signaled his loyalty to the emperor's court.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
n.a very large bottle of wine that holds about six liters.
n.a large Bordeaux wine bottle with a capacity of approximately six liters, equivalent to eight standard bottles.
Simple“They opened an imperial of red wine to celebrate the wedding.”
In context“The auction house featured a rare imperial of 1982 vintage, attracting significant interest from serious collectors.”
- 06 C2 Proficiency
n.a specific large size of paper used for printing or writing.
n.a standard size of writing paper (30 x 22 inches) or printing paper (32 x 22 inches).
Simple“The artist requested a sheet of imperial paper for the large charcoal drawing.”
In context“The technical specifications for the map required it to be printed on imperial stock to ensure all details remained legible.”
“A neighborhood beyond the Tiber became home to generations of Jewish and Syrian migrants who reshaped the imperial capital.”
“In the decades since then, Japan has largely adopted a pacifist stance that disavows its imperial past.”