August — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ȯ-ˈgəst/ (adjective) /ˈȯ-gəst/ (noun) au·gust

Meaning & Definition of August

August (adjective)

  1. marked by majestic dignity or grandeur

August (noun)

  1. the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar

August (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner

    "unsurprisingly, the head of the bank is an august white-haired gentleman"

    similar: dignified, distingué, distinguished, imposing, portly, solemn, staid, stately
    related: decorous, proper, seemly, grave, grim, po-faced (British), sober, somber, aristocratic, elegant, elevated, handsome, lordly, magisterial, majestic, noble
    opposite: flighty, frivolous, giddy, goofy, silly, undignified
    near: coarse, crass, crude, improper, indecent, uncouth, unseemly, vulgar

  2. large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception

    "an august golden anniversary celebration for the company"

    similar: baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grand, grandiose, heroic, Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately
    related: colossal, monstrous, prodigious, stupendous, tremendous, kingly, lordly, princely, queenly, awesome, awful, cosmic, sublime, wondrous, formidable, impressive, prepossessing, redoubtable, apocalyptic, inflated, operatic, overblown, pompous, marvelous, superb, terrific, wonderful, extravagant, lavish, luxurious, opulent, palatial, palatine, sumptuous, gorgeous, resplendent, splendiferous, extraordinary, killer, remarkable, sensational, striking, celestial, divine, heavenly
    opposite: humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive
    near: lowly, modest, unprepossessing, average, common, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, second-rate, abject, mean, meretricious, shabby, sordid, insignificant, measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for August

The most common words with a similar meaning to August:

dignified, distingué, distinguished, imposing, portly, solemn, staid, stately, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grand, grandiose, heroic, Homeric, imperial, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid

Antonyms & Opposite Words for August

Words with the opposite meaning of August:

flighty, frivolous, giddy, goofy, silly, undignified, humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Related Words for August

decorous, proper, seemly, grave, grim, po-faced, sober, somber, aristocratic, elegant, elevated, handsome, lordly, magisterial, colossal, monstrous, prodigious, stupendous, tremendous, kingly, princely, queenly, awesome, awful, cosmic, sublime, wondrous, formidable, impressive, prepossessing

Near Antonyms of August

coarse, crass, crude, improper, indecent, uncouth, unseemly, vulgar, lowly, modest, unprepossessing, average, common, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, second-rate, abject, mean, meretricious, shabby, sordid, insignificant, measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial

Word Forms of August

Derived words: augustly (adverb), augustness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of August

Latin augustus; akin to Latin augur

First known use: 1581

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for August

Frequently Asked Questions about August

What does "August" mean?

"August" means marked by majestic dignity or grandeur. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by majestic dignity or grandeur. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "August"?

Other words for "August" include dignified, distingué, distinguished, imposing, portly, solemn, staid and stately. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "August" you intend.

What are different ways to say "August"?

There are 85 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "August". Common alternatives include dignified, distingué, distinguished, imposing, portly, solemn, staid, stately, baronial and epic.

What is the opposite of "August"?

Antonyms of "August" include flighty, frivolous, giddy, goofy, silly, undignified, humble and unheroic. Near antonyms include coarse, crass, crude and improper.

How do you use "August" in a sentence?

Examples of "August" in a sentence: "unsurprisingly, the head of the bank is an august white-haired gentleman"; "an august golden anniversary celebration for the company".

Is "August" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"August" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "August" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "August" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "August"?

"August" is pronounced /ȯ-ˈgəst/ as an adjective and /ˈȯ-gəst/ as a noun and divided into syllables as au·gust.