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- [aw-guhst]
- /ɔˈgʌst/
- /ˈɔːɡəst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-guhst]
- /ɔˈgʌst/
Definitions of august word
- variable noun august August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar. 3
- adjective august Someone or something that is august is dignified and impressive. 3
- adjective august dignified or imposing 3
- adjective august of noble birth or high rank 3
- noun august the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days 3
- noun august a masculine name 3
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Origin of august
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin augustus sacred, grand, akin to augēre to increase. See eke1
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Parts of speech for August
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
august popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
august usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for august
adj august
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
- baronial — If you describe a house or room as baronial, you mean that it is large, impressive, and old-fashioned in appearance, and looks as if it belongs to someone from the upper classes.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- glorious — delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.
- grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
adjective august
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
Antonyms for august
adj august
- undignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
adjective august
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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See also
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