august

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 22, 2026 is: august \aw-GUST\ adjective The word august , which is pronounced with the accent on "gust," describes someone or something marked by majestic dignity or grandeur. // We toured the old mansion's august halls and expansive grounds. See the entry > Examples: "His tone is temperate, but the words echo through the State Capitol’s Assembly…