Advertisement
Advertisement
august
1[aw-guhst]
August
2[aw-guhst]
noun
the eighth month of the year, containing 31 days. Aug.
a first name, form of Augustus.
august
1/ ɔːˈɡʌ /
adjective
dignified or imposing
an august presence
of noble birth or high rank
an august lineage
August
2/ ˈɔːɡə /
noun
the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days
Other Word Forms
- augustly adverb
- augustness noun
- ˈܲٲԱ noun
- ˈܲٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of august1
Word History and Origins
Origin of august1
Origin of august2
Example Sentences
That august body of cineastes, the National Society of Film Critics, said so, and, frankly, it wasn’t even close.
Nevertheless, these claims have been a staple of news reporting for years, even by some of most august news organizations.
Greenberger’s warning about this scenario had been endorsed by no less august a figure than former Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker.
The august Senate — at least on the Republican side — is becoming more like its chaotic counterpart across the Rotunda every day.
Though relatively inexperienced in opera, he left in 2002 to become music director of the august Vienna State Opera, where he stayed until 2010.
Advertisement
When To Use
August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and is between July and September.In the Northern Hemisphere August is known as a middle month of the summer season. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is a middle month of the winter season.Among the holidays that happen in August are several independence days. August 1 is Benin’s and Switzterland’s, August 13 is the Central African Republic’s, and August 24 is Ukraine’s, to name just a few.As an adjective, august describes something or someone who is majestic or who inspires admiration, as in Playing the part of the queen, Pramila wore an august crown that could be seen from the back row.Example: I get the back-to-school blues as soon as August begins.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse