august
adjective | /august/
respected and impressive; marked by dignity or grandeur
august
adjective | /august/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMrespected and impressive; marked by dignity or grandeur
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Examples
"He spoke before an august gathering of scholars."
"The cathedral is an august monument of architecture."
Mnemonic Trick
August = Awe + Gust → Awe-inspiring grandeur.
Etymology
From Latin augustus = majestic, venerable
related to augere = to increase
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