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- pronunciation:
- aw
stir
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
being or looking very stern and serious.
The usually austere minister laughed loudly.- synonyms:
- solemn
- antonyms:
- genial
- similar words:
- grave, rigid, serious, sober, stern
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| definition 2: |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain.
The austere room had little furniture.- synonyms:
- modest, plain
- antonyms:
- lush, ornate
- similar words:
- humble, simple
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| related words: |
bare, modest, plain, primitive, rugged, stiff |
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| derivations: |
austerely (adv.), austereness (n.) |
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