Vocabulary Spotlight
August
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: महान और आदरणीय (mahaan aur aadarniya) – Inspiring respect and admiration; of high rank or dignity.
Pronunciation
[aw-guhst]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Noble – शाही (shaahi)
Related Words
Respected – आदरणीय (aadarniya)
Word Origin
“August” Latin shabd “augustus” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hota hai “respected” ya “venerable”. Yeh word ek title tha jo Roman Emperor Augustus ne apne liye choose kiya tha.
– The word “August” comes from the Latin “augustus,” meaning “respected” or “venerable.” It was adopted as a title by Roman Emperor Augustus.
Word Family
Noun: Augustness – गरिमा (garima)
Adjective: August – महान और आदरणीय (mahaan aur aadarniya)
Usage Examples
1. Uska august vyaktitva sab par prabhav chhod deta hai.
– His august personality leaves an impression on everyone.
2. Sammanit mehmaan ko august sambodhan se sambodhit kiya gaya.
– The honored guest was addressed with august reverence.
Cultural Note
India mein “august” shabd adhiktar un vyaktiyon ya avsar ke liye istemaal hota hai jo shaan aur samman ke layak hote hain, jaise august presence ya august occasion.
In Context
“August” ka istemaal aksar un vyaktiyon aur occassions ko prashansit karne ke liye hota hai jo bahut hi mahatvapurn aur pratishthit hain. Media aur formal settings mein yeh shabd sunne ko milta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“August” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“August” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?