augustness

noun

Definition of augustnessnext
1
as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status the opera star carries herself with the augustness of a queen

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2
as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the augustness of the Lincoln Memorial in our nation's capital

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  1. majesty
  2. brilliance
  3. nobility
  4. glory
  5. dignity
  6. elegance
Noun
  • These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Our reefs are a shadow of their former majesty — and trending downward every year.
    Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
Definition of majesty
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  • For cinematic brilliance, the Samsung 85-inch QN90D 4K QLED TV is now 43% off—bringing stunning visuals and premium gaming features to your living room.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Fallout is the superstar standout; its fellow contenders failed to capture its brilliance (and, of course, the game experience).
    Matt Gardner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Inside the castle, wander through rooms filled with original furniture and artwork, offering glimpses into the lives of Danish nobility through the centuries.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Superhuman divinity as a revelation of Buddhist perfection, dressed in a toga related to Greco-Roman nobility and carved in the realist style of classical sculpture, is brilliantly portrayed by an unidentified artist working in Asia.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • White pedestals rise out of the floor whenever a character needs to be elevated, either in glory or shame.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of glory
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  • Unbeknownst to me, my father was using storytelling to reclaim his dignity and humanity in a place designed to strip it away.
    Sean Boyce Johnson, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Venus The planet of love, beauty and harmony, Venusian dignities amplify charm, artistic talent and the ability to form loving, balanced relationships.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of dignity
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  • The black-and-white stripes are timeless, and the gold buttons give it that extra touch of elegance.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Flower vase Vases can be filled with colorful flowers to add vibrancy to a space or something more neutral, such as pampas grass, to add more texture and elegance.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
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