Auguster

/ɔːˈɡʌstər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'august'; more majestic, solemn, or impressive.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'august,' from Latin 'augustus' meaning revered or majestic. The '-er' suffix creates the comparative degree.

Kelly Says

It's funny that 'august' as an adjective means 'majestic and impressive,' but nobody uses 'auguster'—we say 'more august' instead, so this word is basically the fossils of English grammar.

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