Definition

1. 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

1. in an imperial manner
   • imperially decreed