Synonyms of august

august

adjective

ȯ-ˈgəst 

1

as in imposing

having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner

unsurprisingly, the head of the bank is an august white-haired gentleman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imposing
• solemn
• distinguished
• staid
• decorous
• dignified
• aristocratic
• portly
• distingué
• stately
• handsome
• elegant
• proper
• somber
• seemly
• grim
• majestic
• noble
• grave
• po-faced
• sober
• magisterial
• lordly
• elevated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• frivolous
• silly
• giddy
• undignified
• goofy
• improper
• unseemly
• coarse
• indecent
• crude
• vulgar
• uncouth
• flighty
• crass

2

as in glorious

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception

an august golden anniversary celebration for the company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glorious
• magnificent
• epic
• royal
• majestic
• grand
• imposing
• imperial
• regal
• massive
• proud
• monumental
• impressive
• wonderful
• heroic
• gallant
• noble
• splendid
• operatic
• grandiose
• colossal
• baronial
• stately
• luxurious
• formidable
• cosmic
• tremendous
• lavish
• remarkable
• magnific
• Homeric
• extraordinary
• marvelous
• awesome
• sublime
• stupendous
• gorgeous
• extravagant
• superb
• terrific
• prodigious
• princely
• apocalyptic
• kingly
• monstrous
• wondrous
• divine
• heavenly
• celestial
• awful
• pompous
• inflated
• queenly
• redoubtable
• sumptuous
• striking
• opulent
• palatial
• lordly
• prepossessing
• sensational
• palatine
• overblown
• splendiferous
• resplendent
• killer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humble
• lowly
• modest
• ordinary
• unimpressive
• average
• common
• unprepossessing
• mediocre
• shabby
• sordid
• unheroic
• abject
• unimposing
• mean
• meretricious
• petty
• puny
• trivial
• insignificant
• paltry
• trifling
• second-rate
• run-of-the-mill
• measly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of august

Tut-tutting about how the president and his minions have turned an august judicial process into an over-the-top spectacle is not going to get them anywhere, especially with their otherwise reliable media allies. — Matthew Walther, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2020

The metropolitan elitism that looks down from the august heights of Ivy League self-esteem on the centrality of athletic programs to so many colleges is quite entrenched. — Gerard Baker, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020

At the moment, the Oscars reflect the Academy, but the Academy reflects nothing but its august name; plausible deniability and the shunning of responsibility are built into the current system. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2020

Most were faculty, august scholars and artists, but W, a singer with a staff job, was also part of the circle. — Longreads, 2 Jan. 2020

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