August
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɔːˈɡʌst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: August is an adjective meaning Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
Meaning
Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
More Meanings
- Of noble birth.
- Alternative form of auguste (“kind of clown”).
- (obsolete, rare) To make ripe; ripen.
- (obsolete, rare) To bring to realization.
Example Sentences
an august patron of the arts
The commands of the august sovereign are the imperial commands, or the phœnix (the incomparable) mandate.
Countless proposals flooded in, sent by sources as august as the World Academy of Sciences and as humble as elementary schools.
In the book of Pſalms there are many things ſaid of David, which ſeem capable of a much auguſter ſenſe than can be pretended to be anſwered by any thing that befel himſelf.
Word Forms
- auguster
- augustest
- augusts
- augusting
- augusted
Synonyms for august
Depending on context, synonyms include noble, revered, grand, aug, honorable, honourable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grand, honorable, honourable, venerable, revered, noble.
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