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August is a related term of ostentatious.


As a proper noun august

is the eighth month of the gregorian calendar, following july and preceding september abbreviation: aug' or ' or august can be .

As an adjective ostentatious is

of ostentation.

august

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Noble, venerable, majestic, awe-inspiring, often of the highest social class (sometimes used ironically).
  • an august patron of the arts
  • Of noble birth.
  • august lineage
    Derived terms
    * augustly * augustness

    Etymology 2

    From August

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make ripe
  • To bring to realisation
  • Anagrams

    * ----

    ostentatious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of ostentation.
  • Intended to attract notice.
  • Of tawdry display; kitsch.
  • Synonyms
    * (tawdry)

    Derived terms

    * ostensible * ostensive

    References

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