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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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
Noun
  • The touchdown catch wasn’t the last of Andrews’ brilliance.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Reviews were mostly positive, occasionally ecstatic, with Danes’ performance often singled out for its brilliance.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliance
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  • Collection There’s a nobility that usually comes with characters who overcome disabilities, to say nothing of the actors who play them, but one of the dark pleasures of Matchstick Men is that triumph over adversity means being the most effective criminal possible.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
  • 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
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  • That means two bottles of this delectable cream in all of its moisturizing, priming, and cleansing glory.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Now an adult, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and fight to return glory to the people of Rome.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of glory
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  • The outcome is a society in which the poor lack dignity and solidarity because they are caught in a system that pushes them to loathe their own situation rather than seek community assistance.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • How to think about human dignity Our greatest philosophers and spiritual thinkers have considered this same dilemma over the course of centuries.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 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
  • Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
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