imperiall
imperiall is the obsolete form of imperial.
Meaning of imperial
Adjective
imperial (comparative more imperial, superlative most imperial)
- Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.
- the imperial diadem of Romec. 1588–1593 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac...
- Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.
- Using imperial units such as pounds makes fresh produce look cheaper than it really is, and it might be luring consumers away from frozen produce, which could possibly provide the same nutritional benefits at lower cost.2023, Patrick Lejtenyi, Food price perception can depend on whether it is measured in imperial or metric, according to new Concordia research, Concordia University News
- Very grand or fine.
- Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.
- Stronger than typical. (Derived from the name of Russian Imperial stout, a strong dark beer.)
- Imperial pale ale, Imperial IPA, Imperial pilsner, Imperial milk stout, Imperial lager, Imperial mead
Forms of imperiall
| comparative | more imperiall |
|---|---|
| superlative | most imperiall |
Questions about imperiall
- What is imperiall the obsolete form of?
- Imperiall is the obsolete form of imperial.
Words near imperiall in the dictionary
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