august

[aw-guhst]

august Definition

  • 1inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic
  • 2venerable; eminent
  • 3pertaining to the eighth month of the year, formerly called Sextilis, but later renamed after Julius Caesar

Using august: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "august" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The august presence of the king commanded respect.

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    He was an august figure in the literary world.

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    August is the month when many people go on vacation.

august Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for august

Phrases with august

  • a period of great literary achievement in Latin literature during the reign of Augustus Caesar

    Example

    The Augustan Age produced some of the greatest works of Roman literature.

  • a person who is highly respected and revered

    Example

    The president was received by an august personage upon his arrival at the palace.

  • a group of people who are highly respected and influential in a particular field

    Example

    The Nobel Prize committee is an august body of experts in various fields of science and literature.

Origins of august

from Latin 'augustus', meaning 'consecrated, venerable'

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Summary: august in Brief

The term 'august' [aw-guhst] refers to something that inspires reverence or admiration, often with a sense of grandeur or nobility. It can also mean pertaining to the eighth month of the year, formerly called Sextilis, but later renamed after Julius Caesar. Phrases like 'the Augustan Age' and 'august personage' use 'august' to denote high respect or reverence, while 'august body' refers to a group of highly respected and influential people in a particular field.

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