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Serious is a related term of august.


As an adjective serious

is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.

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 .

serious

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.
    • It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious , laugh so heartily.
  • Important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play; needing great attention; critical.
    • This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
  • Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving; meaningful.
    • After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.

    Synonyms

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    Antonyms

    * trifling, unimportant * (intending what is said) jesting

    Derived terms

    * srs (abbreviation) * dead serious * seriously * seriousness * serious-minded * serious-mindedly * serious-mindedness

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    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
    Related terms
    * Augustine * Augustinian

    Etymology 2

    From August

    Verb

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

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