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imperially

adv · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪmˈpɪəɹɪəli/

1

adv

Meaning 1

In an imperial manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adv

Meaning 2

From an imperial standpoint; with due regard to the whole of an empire, and not only to its metropole.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Imperial power; imperium.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, uncountable

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4

adverb

Meaning 4

in an imperial manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • imperially decreed

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English imperial Middle English -ly English -ly English imperially From imperial + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: imperialmente — in an imperial manner