imperial

• Bezieht sich auf ein Kaiserreich oder einen Kaiser; beschreibt etwas Majestätisches, Großartiges oder Herrschaftliches.

Relating to an empire or emperor; used to describe something grand, majestic, or authoritative.

1. Relating to an empireB2formal

   Connected with or belonging to an empire or its ruler.

   kaiserlich

   • The imperial palace was a symbol of power and wealth.
   • Imperial Rome controlled vast territories across Europe and Africa.
   • The imperial army marched through the conquered lands.

2. British Imperial SystemB2formalbritish

   Relating to the system of weights and measures formerly used in the United Kingdom and its colonies.

   Britisch-Imperiales Maßsystem

   • The recipe uses imperial measurements like ounces and pints.
   • In the UK, road signs still show distances in imperial miles.
   • He prefers imperial units over metric for carpentry.

   Antonymemetric

3. Befitting an emperorC1formal

   Having qualities or characteristics suitable for an emperor or empress; majestic or grand.

   kaiserlich

   • She wore an imperial gown adorned with gold and jewels.
   • The imperial throne was carved from a single block of marble.
   • His demeanor was calm and imperial, commanding respect from all.

   Synonymeaugustgrandimposingmagnificentmajesticnobleregalroyalsovereignstately

   Antonymehumblelowlymodestunassuming

4. C1formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of a supreme ruler, often implying authority or dominance.

   Kaiserlich

   • The emperor issued an imperial decree that changed the law.
   • Her imperial will was absolute within the kingdom.
   • The imperial crown symbolized the ruler's ultimate authority.

   Synonymekinglymajesticmonarchalqueenlyregalroyalsovereign

   Antonymeinferiorservilesubjectsubordinatesubservient

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen keilförmigen Kinnbart unter der Unterlippe bezeichnet, der von Kaiser Napoleon III. populär gemacht wurde, oder eine auf dem Dach einer Kutsche beförderte Reisetasche.

A noun referring to a small, tufted beard worn under the lower lip, as popularized by Emperor Napoleon III, or a piece of luggage carried on top of a coach.

1. Small pointed beardC1formal

   A small, tufted beard that is shaped like a point, famously worn by Emperor Napoleon III of France.

   Spitzbart

   • He grew an imperial beard to emulate the style of Napoleon III.
   • The actor wore a false imperial for the historical drama.
   • The imperial beard was a popular fashion among European aristocrats in the 19th century.

   Synonymegoatee

2. Luggage on a coachC2formalbritish

   A piece of luggage or a trunk that is carried on the top of a stagecoach or carriage.

   Gepäck auf dem Dach

   • The travelers loaded their imperial onto the roof of the coach.
   • The imperial was securely strapped to the carriage for the long journey.
   • He retrieved his imperial from the top of the stagecoach after arriving in town.