August

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ɔːˈɡʌst/
• US IPA: /ɔːˈɡʌst/, /əˈɡʌst/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒst

From Latin augustus ("majestic, venerable").

Full definition of august

Adjective

1. Noble, venerable, majestic, awe-inspiring, often of the highest social class sometimes used ironically.an august patron of the arts
2. Of noble birth.august lineage

Derived terms

• augustly
• augustness

Related terms

• Augustine
• Augustinian

From August

Verb

1. To make ripe
2. To bring to realisation

Anagrams

• Tausug