noun
- plural of augustness; the quality or state of being august; dignity, grandeur, or impressiveness.
Usage: formal; typically used in literary or elevated contexts
Examples
- The augustnesses of the ancient temples impressed all who visited them.
- She carried herself with such augustness that everyone in the room fell silent.
- The ceremony was marked by various augustnesses befitting a state occasion.
- The cathedral's augustness was evident in every architectural detail.
- His bearing reflected the augustness of his office.