Definition
Definition of august - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
majestyshowing great dignity or commanding deep respect
- The august leader inspired everyone with her presence.
- The august court convened in the marble hall.
- Her august demeanor commanded immediate respect.
Expressions with august
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group of distinguished people
The proposal was presented to the august assembly for approval.
respected and impressive group of people
The proposal was reviewed by the august body of the council.
rebellion occurring in the month of August
The august uprising of 1944 was a pivotal moment.
group of distinguished people
He felt honored to be in such august company.
Origin of august
Latin, augustus (venerable, majestic)
Terms with august included in their meaning
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abr: August
eighth month of the year in the calendar
astrology
zodiac sign for people born between July 23 and August 22
festivals
annual harvest festival on August 1
Scotland
quarter day on August 1st
abr: Summer Months
months of June, July, and August
astrology
person born between late July and late August under zodiac
zodiac sign
the sixth zodiac sign from August 23 to September 22
time period
any time around the middle of August
history
rebellion occurring in the month of August
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- French:auguste, ...
- German:ehrwürdig, ...
- Italian:augusto, ...
- Spanish:augusto, ...
- Portuguese:augusto, ...
- Chinese:庄严的, ...
- Japanese:威厳のある, ...
- Arabic:جليل, ...
- Hebrew:מְכֻבָּד מְאֹד, ...
- Russian:величественный, ...
- Ukrainian:величний, ...
- Hindi:महान, ...
Definition of August - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
calendareighth month of the Gregorian calendar
- Schools often reopen in late August after summer vacation..
2.
namemale given name from Latin origin
- August was known for his kindness.
3.
female nameRare female given name derived from the monthRare
- August decided to join the art class.
Expressions with August
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an event that is very unlikely to happen
Winning the lottery is like a cold day in August.
any time around the middle of August
We usually take our vacation in mid-August.
Origin of August
Latin, Augustus (venerable) + -
Examples of August in a sentence
August is usually the hottest month of the year. August received an award for his bravery. Everyone admired August for his leadership skills. August loved reading books by the fireplace. Everyone was excited to see August at the reunion.
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- French:août, August, ...
- German:August, ...
- Italian:agosto, August, ...
- Spanish:agosto, August, ...
- Portuguese:agosto, Augusto, ...
- Chinese:八月, 奥古斯特, ...
- Japanese:8月, オーガスト, ...
- Arabic:أغسطس, أوغست, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹגוּסְט, ...
- Russian:август, Август, ...
- Ukrainian:серпень, Август, ...
- Hindi:अगस्त, ऑगस्ट, ...
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