Augustness
/ɔːˈɡʌst.nəs/noun
The quality of being august; majestic, venerable, or inspiring awe.
Did you know?Augustus was not just a name—it was a title meaning “venerable” or “consecrated,” so the word’s prestige is tied to Roman ideas of sacred authority.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
augustus
“venerable, consecrated, majestic”
Old French
OF
auguste
“august, venerable, noble”
Middle English
ME
auguste
“majestic, solemn, dignified”
17th Century
English
august
“majestic, venerable, inspiring awe”
Modern English
English
augustness
“the state or quality of being august”