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austere
[ aw-steer ]
adjective
- severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding:
an austere teacher.
- rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral; ascetic; abstinent:
the austere quality of life in the convent.
- grave; sober; solemn; serious:
an austere manner.
- without excess, luxury, or ease; simple; limited; severe:
an austere life.
Antonyms: , , ,
- severely simple; without ornament:
austere writing.
- rough to the taste; sour or harsh in flavor.
austere
/ ɒˈɪə /
adjective
- stern or severe in attitude or manner
an austere schoolmaster
- grave, sober, or serious
an austere expression
- self-disciplined, abstemious, or ascetic
an austere life
- severely simple or plain
an austere design
Derived Forms
- ܲˈٱԱ, noun
- ܲˈٱ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- ܲ·ٱl adverb
- ܲ·ٱn noun
- ܲaܲ·ٱ adjective
- unܲ·ٱl adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of austere1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of austere1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It's a small apartment on the tenth floor, an all-white suite with austere, simple furnishings.
Its austere farmers and traders, living in walled, baked-brick cities, thrived for centuries.
One could argue that “Hard Truths” is so austere that it’s altogether unstylish.
The chair indicates “throne,” the austere clock adds a symbolic note of sober timeliness, as well as intimating life’s inevitable transience.
But he could not cope with the austere, clinical environment which, under the Mental Health Act, should be used for a maximum of 24 hours.
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More About Austere
What doesaustere mean?
Austere most commonly means extremely stern or strict or without any frills or luxuries.
Things that are described as austere are serious, harsh, or severely simple.
The word is especially used to describe a state of extreme self-discipline or minimalistic living, such as the austere conditions in a monastery. Think of a monk who lives in a bedroom with only a metal cot and eats plain rice every day—that’s an austere lifestyle.
The noun form of austere is austerity—the state of being austere.
Example: You can’t expect people to cope with such austere conditions—they need more than the bare necessities.
Where doesaustere come from?
The first records of the word austere come from around the late 1300s. It comes from the Greek ܲŧó, meaning “harsh, rough, bitter.”
Austere is often applied to harsh, rough, and severely simple conditions. Sometimes, people seek out austere conditions on purpose. Such conditions in a monastery are typically intended to help those who live there focus on the spiritual aspect of life without being distracted by anything that’s considered frivolous.
In many cases, though, austerity is not by choice. People forced to live in austere conditions must get along without any luxuries and often without some things that other people considered necessities. Austerity measures implemented by governments often involve cutting everything from the budget that’s not absolutely essential, leaving citizens to live in extremely austere conditions.
A person who’s described as austere is extremely serious and perhaps stern—think of the expressions on the farmers depicted in the painting American Gothic. A style of art, such as architecture, might be described as austere if it’s extremely simple, with no ornamentation.
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What are some other forms related to austere?
- austerity (noun)
- austerely (adverb)
- austereness (noun)
- unaustere (adjective)
- unausterely (adverb)
What are some synonyms for austere?
What are some words that often get used in discussing austere?
How isaustere used in real life?
The word austere can be used in all kinds of contexts. It’s often used to describe a minimalistic lifestyle or a stern person’s personality.
I live an extremely austere life lol. In that I actually do practice what I preach. Less clutter, more time, etc.
It's difficult on a number of levels but doable & spiritually/psychologically rewarding.
— Erik (@erikmullen08)
Those that often call for austere conditions in prisons are those who do not have family or friends in one, or simply don't have a clue
— Steve Robertson (@HMPGovernor)
I love what an about-face this is from Astral Weeks. They’re both totally Van Morrison records, but Astral Weeks is so austere and considered, and Moondance feels so loose and chilled out
— AK Lingus In Cartoon Form (@aklingus)
Try usingaustere!
Which of the following words is MOST likely to be associated with something considered austere?
A. luxury
B. convenience
C. abundance
D. simplicity
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