Austere – English Flashcard for Austere with Synonyms

Austere

Austere (adj) /ɔːˈstɪəʳ/ US /ɑːˈstɪr/

lacking in comfort – suggesting physical hardship – serious and grim – ascetic – too plain and simple without luxury – unadorned:

The edifice has been decorated with austere simplicity.

His austere and grim face indicated that he had taken so much offense.

Antonyms: gentle, comfortable, ornate

Adverb: austerely

Noun: austereness

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