august

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Pronunciation

IPA /ɔːˈɡʌst/

Noun

august noun

A kind of clown, usually serving as an anarchic foil to the whiteface.

Verb

august verb

To make ripe; ripen.
To bring to realization.

Adjective

august adjective

Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.“an august patron of the arts”
Of noble birth.“an august lineage”

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Synonyms

grand honorable honourable venerable revered noble lordly aug majestic illustrious distinguished serene auguste solemn father march

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politician footballer september

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