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august

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈgʌst/

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Definition of august

adjective

  • respected and impressive:she was in august company

Derivatives

augustly

adverb

augustness

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French auguste or Latin augustus 'consecrated, venerable'

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