Meaning of the word august in English

What does august mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

august

US /ˈɑː.ɡəst/

UK /ˈɔː.ɡəst/

inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur

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The queen made an august appearance at the ceremony.

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The ancient temple had an august and timeless quality.

Synonym:

majestic dignified grand stately noble

the eighth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered to be the last month of summer

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My birthday is in August.

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We are planning a trip for next August.