| Front | austere |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ɒˈstɪə(r)/BrE /ɔːˈstɪə(r)/NAmE /ɔːˈstɪr/ adjective 1 simple and plain; without any decorationsher austere bedroom with its simple narrow bed Their clothes were always austere. 2 (of a person) strict and serious in appearance and behaviourMy father was a distant, austere man. 3 allowing nothing that gives pleasure; not comfortablethe monks' austere way of life aus•tere•ly/BrE ɒˈstɪəli; ɔːˈstɪəli; NAmE ɔːˈstɪrli/ adverb |
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