August meaning

What does “august” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“august” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the month following July and preceding September.

august

noun

  1. the month following July and preceding September

    SynonymsAug

adjective

  1. of or befitting a lord

    “heir to a lordly fortune”

    “of august lineage”

    Synonymsgrandlordly
  2. profoundly honored

    “revered holy men”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University