august

¹

[ aw-guhst ]

adjective

1. inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic:

   an august performance of a religious drama.

2. venerable; eminent:

   an august personage.

August

²

[ aw-guhst ]

noun

1. the eighth month of the year, containing 31 days. : Aug.
2. a first name, form of Augustus.

August

¹

/ ˈɔːɡəst /

noun

1. the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days

august

²

/ ɔːˈɡʌst /

adjective

1. dignified or imposing

   an august presence

2. of noble birth or high rank

   an august lineage

Derived Forms

• auˈgustness, noun
• auˈgustly, adverb

Other Words From

• au·gustly adverb
• au·gustness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of august¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from French, Middle French auguste, from Latin augustus “sacred, grand,” akin to augēre “to increase” and augur ¹( def ); eke ¹

Origin of august²

before 1100; Middle English < Latin Augustus (named after Augustus. ); replacing Old English Agustus < Latin, as above

Word History and Origins

Origin of august¹

Old English, from Latin, named after the emperor Augustus

Origin of august²

C17: from Latin augustus; related to augēre to increase