Definitions

1. adjective

regally magnificent; impressively grand

“The palace was an august structure with a grandeur that awed visitors.”

2. noun

a month of the year; the eighth month of the year in the Roman calendar

“August is my favorite month of the year because of the warm weather.”

3. noun

a title of dignity and respect used before the name of certain high-ranking clergy and nobles

“The bishop was greeted with the title of August to show respect for his position.”