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The meaning of AUSTERE is stern and cold in appearance or manner. How to use austere in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Austere.
Austere definition: severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding. See examples of AUSTERE used in a sentence.
very simple, with only the things that are absolutely necessary, especially because of severe limits on money or goods: an austere childhood during the war. Synonyms.
AUSTERE definition: 1. very simple, with only the things that are absolutely necessary, especially because of severe…. Learn more.
The adjective austere is used to describe something or someone stern or without any decoration. You wouldn't want someone to describe you or your home as austere. Austere is not usually a positive word because it means that a person or a thing isn't pleasurable.
1. stern or severe in attitude or manner: an austere schoolmaster. 2. grave, sober, or serious: an austere expression. 3. self-disciplined, abstemious, or ascetic: an austere life. 4. severely simple or plain: an austere design.
If you describe someone as austere, you disapprove of them because they are strict and serious. [ disapproval ] I found her a rather austere, distant, somewhat cold person.
allowing nothing that gives pleasure; not comfortable. Definition of austere adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Austere Definition. Severe or stern in disposition or appearance; somber and grave. The austere figure of a Puritan minister. Having a severe or stern look, manner, etc.; forbidding. Strict or severe in discipline; ascetic. A desert nomad's austere life. Showing strict self-discipline and self-denial; ascetic.
