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auguste

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
271 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
85 3.3

Having good qualities that make people respect you

is stronger, adding majestic and reverent qualities beyond simple praise
dignified
vsauguste
64 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
55 4.6

A person or thing that many people respect and admire

is more about awe inspiring dignity than general social regard
majestic
vsauguste
54 4.3

Having great beauty and causing people to feel respect

is more about commanding respect and reverence beyond visual beauty
sublime
vsauguste
  • Literature
45 6.7

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

is more about commanding respectful reverence rather than only admiration
noble
vsauguste
37 3.6

Large and impressive in appearance or manner

is more focused on majestic presence that commands deep respect
imposing
vsauguste
34 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
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
28 7.5

Worthy of deep respect because of old age or good character

is based on majestic inspiring presence rather than age or wisdom
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
august
vsauguste
  • Formal
7 7.0

Respected and impressive in a calm, serious way

is the same meaning but differs in form or register
gallant
vsauguste
  • Literature
6 6.5

Having a calm, proud, and impressive appearance

is less about bravery and more about inspiring reverent admiration
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
godawful
vsauguste
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Impressive and frightening because of great size or power

is used for majestic reverence rather than fearful shock in modern use
seigneurial
vsauguste
  • Archaic
1 9.9

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

is more about noble and inspiring dignity than mere authority
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

Antonyms

681 1.0

Normal and not special or unusual

9 3.9

Not very good or likely to attract attention

How Dignified

sublime
  • Literature
45 6.7
majestic
54 4.3
august
  • Formal
7 7.0
auguste
  • Formal
9.2
dignified
64 4.6
respectable
125 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.