august
adjective
[ ɔːˈɡʌst ]
• respected and impressive.
• "she was in august company"
Similar:
distinguished,
respected,
eminent,
venerable,
hallowed,
illustrious,
prestigious,
renowned,
celebrated,
honoured,
acclaimed,
esteemed,
exalted,
highly regarded,
well thought of,
of distinction,
of repute,
great,
important,
of high standing,
lofty,
high-ranking,
noble,
regal,
royal,
aristocratic,
imposing,
impressive,
awe-inspiring,
magnificent,
majestic,
imperial,
stately,
lordly,
kingly,
grand,
dignified,
solemn,
proud,
Origin:
mid 17th century: from French auguste or Latin augustus ‘consecrated, venerable’.
August
noun
• the eighth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of summer.
• "the sultry haze of late August"
Origin:
Old English, from Latin augustus ‘consecrated, venerable’; named after Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
