august
[ aw-guhst ]
/ ɔˈgʌst /
adjective
inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic: an august performance of a religious drama.
venerable; eminent: an august personage.
Origin of august
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Definition for august (2 of 2)
August
[ aw-guh st ]
/ ˈɔ gəst /
noun
the eighth month of the year, containing 31 days. Abbreviation: Aug.
a male given name, form of Augustus.
Origin of August
before 1100; Middle English < Latin
Augustus (named after
Augustus.); replacing Old English
Agustus < Latin, as above
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British Dictionary definitions for august (1 of 2)
august
/ (ɔːˈɡʌst) /
adjective
dignified or imposing
an august presence
of noble birth or high rank
an august lineage
Derived forms of august
augustly, adverb augustness, nounWord Origin for august
C17: from Latin
augustus; related to
augēre to increase
British Dictionary definitions for august (2 of 2)
August
/ (ˈɔːɡəst) /
noun
the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days
Word Origin for August
Old English, from Latin, named after the emperor
Augustus