imperially
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner befitting an emperor or empire; with supreme authority, grandeur, or dignity. It describes an action performed in a way that is commanding, majestic, or characteristic of imperial power.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The king waved imperially from the balcony, silencing the crowd.
- She issued her instructions imperially, expecting immediate obedience.
- The palace was decorated imperially, with gold leaf and vast tapestries.
Advanced Usage
- "to rule/govern imperially": to exercise authority in an absolute, commanding, and often domineering manner.
- The ancient dynasty governed imperially, with little regard for local customs.
- "to speak/command imperially": to speak or give orders in a tone that brooks no argument, suggesting supreme authority.
- The general commanded imperially, and the soldiers rushed to follow.
Variants and Related Words
- Imperial (adj): of or relating to an empire or emperor; majestic, magnificent.
- The imperial palace was closed to the public.
- Imperialism (n): a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.
- Imperialist (n/adj): (a person) practicing or supporting imperialism.
Synonyms
- Majestically: in a grand, dignified, and impressive manner.
- Authoritatively: in a commanding manner that expects obedience.
- Regally: in a manner characteristic of a monarch; royally.
Antonyms
- Humbly: in a modest or lowly manner.
- Meekly: in a submissive or overly patient manner.
- Democratically: in a manner characterized by the principle of equality.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- With an imperial gesture: Accompanied by a movement or action that displays supreme confidence or command.
- He dismissed the proposal with an imperial gesture of his hand.
- Imperial disdain: A feeling of contempt or scorn characteristic of someone with supreme power.
- She looked at the messy report with imperial disdain.
Adverb
- in an imperial manner
- imperially decreed