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- [aw-guhs-tuh n, uh-guhs-]
- /ɔˈgʌs tən, əˈgʌs-/
- /ɔː.ˈɡʌ.stən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-guhs-tuh n, uh-guhs-]
- /ɔˈgʌs tən, əˈgʌs-/
Definitions of augustan word
- adjective augustan characteristic of, denoting, or relating to the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar (63 bc–14 ad), his period, or the poets, notably Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, writing during his reign 3
- adjective augustan of, relating to, or characteristic of any literary period noted for refinement and classicism, esp the late 17th century in France (the period of the dramatists Corneille, Racine, and Molière) or the 18th century in England (the period of Swift, Pope, and Johnson, much influenced by Dryden) 3
- noun augustan an author in an Augustan Age 3
- noun augustan a student of or specialist in Augustan literature 3
- adjective augustan of or characteristic of Augustus Caesar, his reign (27 b.c.- a.d. 14), or its Latin literature 3
- adjective augustan designating or characteristic of any age like Augustus' age, esp. in having standards or tastes that are classic, as the period of Pope and Addison in English literature 3
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Origin of augustan
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
From the Latin word Augustānus, dating back to 1695-1705. See Augustus, -an
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Parts of speech for Augustan
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augustan popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
augustan usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for augustan
adj augustan
- classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.
- academic — Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges, and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or technical skills.
- attic — An attic is a room at the top of a house just below the roof.
- bookish — Someone who is bookish spends a lot of time reading serious books.
- canonical — If something has canonical status, it is accepted as having all the qualities that a thing of its kind should have.
Antonyms for augustan
adj augustan
- complicated — If you say that something is complicated, you mean it has so many parts or aspects that it is difficult to understand or deal with.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- unclassical — not classical; contrary to classical precepts.
Top questions with augustan
- what is the augustan age?
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