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august

adjective/ɔːˈɡʌst/

C2CEFR level
68/100Rarity: rare
LiteraryRegister

Inspiring reverence and admiration through dignity and grandeur.

The august colonnade of the old library humbled everyone who passed beneath it.

Similar: majestic, venerable

Origin: From Latin augustus 'venerable, consecrated'.

Topic: grandeur in General English

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