adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Commanding; authoritative.

   "imperatorial graces"

2. 2
   Relating to an emperor, especially of Ancient Rome.

   "imperatorial acclamation"

Synonyms

All synonyms

imperialimperiouskinglymajesticmonarchicalprincely

Example

More examples

"Gaul and Illyricum , Britain and Spain , had all furnished the first Cæsar with imperatorial laurels"

Etymology

Latin imperatorius.

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