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austere

[ɒˈstɪə(r)]

austere Definition

  • 1severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
  • 2having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic

Using austere: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "austere" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was decorated in an austere style with plain white walls and simple furniture.

  • Example

    He had an austere personality and rarely smiled.

  • Example

    The austere living conditions of the monks included sleeping on hard beds and eating plain food.

austere Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for austere

Phrases with austere

  • beauty that is simple and unadorned

    Example

    The painting's austere beauty captivated me.

  • a way of living that is simple and without luxuries

    Example

    The monk's austere lifestyle involved long periods of meditation and fasting.

  • austere measures

    harsh or severe actions taken to solve a problem

    Example

    The government implemented austere measures to reduce the budget deficit.

Origins of austere

from Latin 'austerus', meaning 'severe'

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Summary: austere in Brief

'Austere' [ɒˈstɪə(r)] describes a person or thing that is severe, strict, or unadorned. It can refer to a person's personality or appearance, as well as to a room or building's decor. The term also denotes a way of life that is without luxuries, such as the austere lifestyle of monks. 'Austere' can be used in phrases like 'austere beauty' and 'austere measures,' which describe beauty that is simple and unadorned, and harsh or severe actions taken to solve a problem, respectively.