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(adjective) in the sense of noble

Definition

dignified and imposing

the august surroundings of the Liberal Club

Synonyms

noble

She was described by contemporaries as possessing a noble bearing and excellent manners.

great

kingly

grand

a grand building in the centre of town

excellent

We complimented him on doing an excellent job.

imposing

An imposing figure loomed over me.

impressive

The film's special effects are particularly impressive.

superb

a superb 18-hole golf course

distinguished

a distinguished academic family

magnificent

a magnificent country house in wooded grounds

glorious

He had a glorious career spanning more than six decades.

splendid

a splendid Victorian mansion

elevated

My new job has given me a certain elevated status.

eminent

an eminent public figure

majestic

a majestic country home

dignified

He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner.

regal

Never has she looked so regal.

stately

Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.

high-ranking

monumental

solemn

This is a solemn occasion.

lofty

Amid the chaos, he had lofty aims.

exalted

I seldom move in such exalted circles.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of dignified

Definition

calm, impressive, and worthy of respect

He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner.

Synonyms

distinguished,

august,

reserved,

imposing,

formal,

grave,

noble,

upright,

stately,

solemn,

lofty,

exalted,

decorous

in the sense of distinguished

Definition

dignified in appearance or behaviour

a distinguished academic family

Synonyms

eminent,

great,

important,

noted,

famous,

celebrated,

well-known,

prominent,

esteemed,

acclaimed,

notable,

renowned,

prestigious,

elevated,

big-time (informal),

famed,

conspicuous,

illustrious,

major league (informal)

in the sense of elevated

My new job has given me a certain elevated status.

Synonyms

exalted,

high,

important,

august,

grand,

superior,

noble,

dignified,

high-ranking,

lofty

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august

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augury
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aura
auspices
auspicious

Synonyms of 'august'

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august

(ɔːgʌst)

adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

Someone or something that is august is dignified and impressive.

[formal]

...the august surroundings of the Liberal Club.

Synonyms: noble, great, kingly, grand More Synonyms of august

August

(ɔːgəst)

Word forms: plural Augusts

variable noun

August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar.

The world premiere took place in August 1956.

The trial will resume on 22 August.

This August has been the wettest for four years.

august in British English

(ɔːˈɡʌst)

adjective

dignified or imposing

an august presence

of noble birth or high rank

an august lineage

Derived forms

augustly (auˈgustly)

adverb

augustness (auˈgustness)

noun

Word origin

C17: from Latin augustus; related to augēre to increase

August in British English

(ˈɔːɡəst)

noun

the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days

Word origin

Old English, from Latin, named after the emperor Augustus

August in American English

(ˈɔgəst)

noun

a masculine name

august in American English

(ɔˈgʌst)

adjective

inspiring awe and reverence; imposing and magnificent

worthy of respect because of age and dignity, high position, etc.; venerable

SIMILAR WORDS: grand

Derived forms

augustly (auˈgustly)

adverb

augustness (auˈgustness)

noun

Word origin

L augustus < augere, to increase: see wax1

Examples of 'august' in a sentence
august

So forget the august surroundings of the high cultural establishment and imagine that you are strolling round the village fête instead.Besides, she is in august company.THE surroundings were suitably august for one of the coveted prizes in English language journalism.AUGUST 22 Your name goes on smart business cards.

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august

British English: August /ˈɔːɡəst/ NOUN

August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar.

He got married in August last year.

American English: August
Arabic: أُغُسْطُس
Brazilian Portuguese: agosto
Chinese: 八月
Croatian: kolovoz
Czech: srpen
Danish: august
Dutch: augustus
European Spanish: agosto
Finnish: elokuu
French: août
German: August
Greek: Αύγουστος
Italian: agosto
Japanese: 八月
Korean: 8월
Norwegian: august
Polish: sierpień
European Portuguese: agosto
Romanian: august
Russian: август
Latin American Spanish: agosto
Swedish: augusti
Thai: เดือนสิงหาคม
Turkish: Ağustos
Ukrainian: серпень
Vietnamese: tháng Tám

单词	august
释义	Trends of august View usage for: (adjective) in the sense of noble Definition dignified and imposing the august surroundings of the Liberal Club Synonyms noble She was described by contemporaries as possessing a noble bearing and excellent manners. great kingly grand a grand building in the centre of town excellent We complimented him on doing an excellent job. imposing An imposing figure loomed over me. impressive The film's special effects are particularly impressive. superb a superb 18-hole golf course distinguished a distinguished academic family magnificent a magnificent country house in wooded grounds glorious He had a glorious career spanning more than six decades. splendid a splendid Victorian mansion elevated My new job has given me a certain elevated status. eminent an eminent public figure majestic a majestic country home dignified He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner. regal Never has she looked so regal. stately Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running. high-ranking monumental solemn This is a solemn occasion. lofty Amid the chaos, he had lofty aims. exalted I seldom move in such exalted circles. Additional synonyms in the sense of dignified Definition calm, impressive, and worthy of respect He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner. Synonyms distinguished, august, reserved, imposing, formal, grave, noble, upright, stately, solemn, lofty, exalted, decorous in the sense of distinguished Definition dignified in appearance or behaviour a distinguished academic family Synonyms eminent, great, important, noted, famous, celebrated, well-known, prominent, esteemed, acclaimed, notable, renowned, prestigious, elevated, big-time (informal), famed, conspicuous, illustrious, major league (informal) in the sense of elevated My new job has given me a certain elevated status. Synonyms exalted, high, important, august, grand, superior, noble, dignified, high-ranking, lofty Nearby words of august augmentation augur augury august aura auspices auspicious Synonyms of 'august' august Explore 'august' in the dictionary august (ɔːgʌst) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Someone or something that is august is dignified and impressive. [formal] ...the august surroundings of the Liberal Club. Synonyms: noble, great, kingly, grand More Synonyms of august August (ɔːgəst) Word forms: plural Augusts variable noun August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar. The world premiere took place in August 1956. The trial will resume on 22 August. This August has been the wettest for four years. august in British English (ɔːˈɡʌst) adjective 1. dignified or imposing an august presence 2. of noble birth or high rank an august lineage Derived forms augustly (auˈgustly) adverb augustness (auˈgustness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin augustus; related to augēre to increase August in British English (ˈɔːɡəst) noun the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days Word origin Old English, from Latin, named after the emperor Augustus August in American English (ˈɔgəst) noun 1. a masculine name see also Augustus1 2. the eighth month of the year, having 31 days abbrev. Aug, Ag, A Word origin ME < L Augustus, after Augustus1 Caesar: see august august in American English (ɔˈgʌst) adjective 1. inspiring awe and reverence; imposing and magnificent 2. worthy of respect because of age and dignity, high position, etc.; venerable SIMILAR WORDS: grand Derived forms augustly (auˈgustly) adverb augustness (auˈgustness) noun Word origin L augustus < augere, to increase: see wax1 Examples of 'august' in a sentence august So forget the august surroundings of the high cultural establishment and imagine that you are strolling round the village fête instead. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Besides, she is in august company. Times, Sunday Times (2008) THE surroundings were suitably august for one of the coveted prizes in English language journalism. Times, Sunday Times (2012) AUGUST 22 Your name goes on smart business cards. The Sun (2014) Word lists with august Gregorian calendar In other languages august British English: August /ˈɔːɡəst/ NOUN August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar. He got married in August last year. American English: August Arabic: أُغُسْطُس Brazilian Portuguese: agosto Chinese: 八月 Croatian: kolovoz Czech: srpen Danish: august Dutch: augustus European Spanish: agosto Finnish: elokuu French: août German: August Greek: Αύγουστος Italian: agosto Japanese: 八月 Korean: 8월 Norwegian: august Polish: sierpień European Portuguese: agosto Romanian: august Russian: август Latin American Spanish: agosto Swedish: augusti Thai: เดือนสิงหาคม Turkish: Ağustos Ukrainian: серпень Vietnamese: tháng Tám Chinese translation of 'August' August (ˈɔːɡəst) n (c/u) 八月 (bāyuè) see also July Aug. abbr (= August) 八月 (bāyuè)
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