Synonyms for

Imperial

Verb / ˌɪˈmpɪri:ʌl / Another word for imperial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to an empire or its ruler

Synonyms & similar words

regal imperialbeard majestic purple royal regal royal majestic monarchial kingly queenly princely aristocratic noble lordly dominant commanding authoritative sovereign autocratic tyrannical dictatorial oppressive totalitarian

Synonyms by register

Formal

regal sovereign monarchical emperor-like

Informal

king-sized bossy top-dog

Literary

august majestic princely

Antonyms

common local minor humble democratic republican subject

Common collocations

  • imperial power
  • imperial rule
  • imperial system
  • imperial decree
  • imperial ambitions
  • imperial capital
  • imperial crown
  • imperial measure

Word family

noun empire
adjective imperial
adverb imperially

Usage note

Often refers to empires or systems of measurement. Can sometimes carry connotations of grandeur, power, or even oppression.

Example sentences

  1. The imperial army conquered many lands.
  2. The imperial crown was made of gold.
  3. The imperial flag had a dragon on it.
  4. The imperial family had a lot of power.
  5. The imperial palace was very large.

Quotes

  • The imperial power is only the higher power of the state over the state, and a monarchy is only the higher power of the king over the people. - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • My first thoughts are that I should not let people down, that I should support them and love them. - Princess Diana of Wales
  • The imperial power that enslaves the world, and the power of capital that enslaves the people, are the two enemies of socialism. - Mao Zedong

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