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Meaning:
august

causing feeling of respect or owe

dignified, noble

ceremonial

as used for ceremonies

ritual, formal

dignified

having or showing dignity

honorable

distinguished

well known as being of superior or excellent quality

famous, outstanding

elegant

showing, having, done with, good taste in design, style, movement, behaviour etc

beautiful, tasteful

fab

fabulous

impressive, splendid

formal

(of words, ways of speaking or writing) used in situations when one must be particularly polite, impersonal, well-educated, traditional etc to give a good impression

established, orderly

gallant

brave (now the usual word); showing special respect and courtesy to women

brave, splendid

gracious

pleasant; kind; polite; (of God) merciful

kind, giving

grand

magnificent; splendid; self-important and proud

impressive, great

grandiose

planned on an impressive scale (often foolishly)

theatrical, extravagant

handsome

(of men) good-looking

attractive

imperial

of an empire or its ruler(s); magnificent

regal

imposing

making a strong impression because of size, character, appearance

impressive

impressive

having a strong effect on the mind and feelings

powerful, influential

lordly

arrogant; feeling superior

domineering

luxurious

supplied with luxuries; very comfortable

affluent, indulgent

magnificent

superb; splendid

glorious, wonderful

majestic

having, showing, majesty

impressive, splendid

manly

having the qualities expected of a man

courageous

massive

large, heavy and solid; large and complete

large

palatial

of, like, a palace

grand, opulent

proud

(used in a good sense) having or showing a proper pride or dignity; having or showing a too high opinion of one's importance

pleased, pleasing

regal

of, for, fit for, a king or queen

fit for royalty

royal

of, suitable for, belonging to, a king or queen

monarchical, grand

sublime

of the greatest and highest sort; causing wonder or admiration

great, magnificent

venerable

(of a person) deserving respect because of age, character, religious importance etc

respected

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