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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024au•gust /ɔˈgʌst/USA pronunciation adj. - causing feelings of reverence:an august personage.
Au•gust /ˈɔgəst/USA pronunciation n. [proper noun]- the eighth month of the year, containing 31 days.Abbr.: Aug.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024au•gust (ô gust′),USA pronunciation adj. - inspiring reverence or admiration;
of supreme dignity or grandeur;
majestic:an august performance of a religious drama. - venerable;
eminent:an august personage.
- Latin augustus sacred, grand, akin to augēre to increase. See eke
- 1655–65
- the eighth month of the year, containing 31 days. Abbr.: Aug.
- a male given name, form of Augustus.
- Latin, as above
- Latin Augustus (named after Augustus); replacing Old English Agustus
- Middle English bef. 1100
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