augustest
|au-gust-est|
/ɔːˈɡʌstɪst/
(august)
greater dignity/majesty
Etymology
'augustest' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'augustus', where 'augere' (root) meant 'to increase' and 'augustus' came to mean 'venerable' or 'consecrated'.
'august' changed from Latin 'augustus' into Old French 'auguste' and then entered Middle/Modern English as 'august'; the English superlative 'augustest' is formed from the adjective 'august'.
Initially, it meant 'consecrated, venerable' in Latin, and over time it evolved into the modern English sense of 'majestic, venerable' (so 'augustest' means 'most majestic/venerable').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
superlative form of 'august' — most august: most majestic, venerable, or inspiring reverence.
She was the augustest presence in the hall, and everyone fell silent as she entered.
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