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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/ ˈɔːɡə /
noun
- the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days
august
2/ ɔːˈɡʌ /
adjective
- dignified or imposing
an august presence
- of noble birth or high rank
an august lineage
Derived Forms
- ˈܲٲԱ, noun
- ˈܲٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ܲl adverb
- ·ܲn noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of august1
51Թ 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.
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