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auguste

9.2

Grand and serious in a way that makes people respect it

adjective
/ɔːˈɡʌst/

Formal

: augusto

The auguste architecture of the cathedral left everyone in awe.

Examples

The ancient palace had an auguste atmosphere that impressed every visitor.
Her auguste manner made her stand out at the formal ceremony.
The mountain's auguste silhouette was visible against the evening sky.
What an auguste occasion it was!
The auguste architecture of the cathedral left everyone in awe.
Her auguste manner made her stand out at the formal ceremony.
The ancient palace had an auguste atmosphere that impressed every visitor.

Synonyms

glorious

vsauguste

253 3.6

Very beautiful and impressive in a way that makes people admire it

is stronger in commanding reverence and formal respect rather than praise

admirable

vsauguste

87 3.3

Having good qualities that make people respect you

is stronger, adding majestic and reverent qualities beyond simple praise

dignified

vsauguste

71 4.6

Calm and serious in a way that shows self respect and gets respect from others

is stronger and more inspiring, adding majestic or reverent quality

esteemed

vsauguste

Formal

54 4.6

A person or thing that many people respect and admire

is more about awe inspiring dignity than general social regard

majestic

vsauguste

50 4.3

Having great beauty and causing people to feel respect

is more about commanding respect and reverence beyond visual beauty

sublime

vsauguste

Literature

43 6.7

Extremely beautiful or great in a way that makes people feel wonder

is more about commanding respectful reverence rather than only admiration

illustrious

vsauguste

Formal

31 7.4

Well known and respected for important work

is more about innate majestic dignity than fame or achievement

venerable

vsauguste

Formal

29 7.5

Worthy of deep respect because of old age or good character

is based on majestic inspiring presence rather than age or wisdom

noble

vsauguste

24 3.6

Large and impressive in appearance or manner

is more focused on majestic presence that commands deep respect

stately

vsauguste

23 5.7

Having an impressive, calm look that makes people feel respect

is more actively inspiring awe and deep reverence rather than calm dignity

imposing

vsauguste

13 5.6

Having a large, impressive appearance that makes people notice and respect it

is less about visual impact and more about inspiring reverent awe

gallant

vsauguste

Literature

3 6.5

Having a calm, proud, and impressive appearance

is less about bravery and more about inspiring reverent admiration

august

vsauguste

Formal

1 7.0

Respected and impressive in a calm, serious way

is the same meaning but differs in form or register

majestical

vsauguste

Archaic

1 7.7

Large and impressive in a way that makes people feel wonder

is equivalent in sense but differs slightly in form or tone

olympian

vsauguste

Formal

1 8.1

Calm and proud, not showing strong feelings or worry about small things

is more about commanding warm reverence rather than distant superiority

seignorial

vsauguste

Archaic

9.9

Showing a proud, grand style like a lord

is less about rule or dominance and more about inspiring reverence

seigniorial

vsauguste

Archaic

9.9

Showing a proud, grand manner that commands respect

is more focused on majestic dignity and less on imperious authority

signorial

vsauguste

Literature

9.9

Showing the style and behavior of a lord, with dignity and power

is centered on inspiring respect rather than asserting lordly status

seigneurial

vsauguste

Archaic

9.9

Having a proud, powerful manner that makes other people feel small

is more about noble and inspiring dignity than mere authority

godawful

vsauguste

Archaic

9.9

Impressive and frightening because of great size or power

is used for majestic reverence rather than fearful shock in modern use

Antonyms

ordinary

683 1.0

Normal and not special or unusual

unimpressive

9 3.9

Not very good or likely to attract attention

How Dignified

sublime

Literature

43 6.7

majestic

50 4.3

august

Formal

1 7.0

auguste

Formal

9.2

dignified

71 4.6

respectable

114 3.0

Surface Forms

auguste positive

Etymology

Auguste comes from the Latin word augustus, which means 'venerable' or 'majestic' and is the same root behind the month August and the English word august. So something called auguste feels noble, dignified, and impressive.