imperial

adjective/ɪmˈpɪriəl/

Frequency rank: #3,172 most common English word

Meaning

relating to an empire or its ruler; magnificent and grand in scale.

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Example sentence

The imperial palace was surrounded by beautiful gardens that stretched for miles.

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