austerely adjective
aus·tere
The adjective form of austerely is austere
A aDefinitions
- adjective austerely severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding: an austere teacher. 1
- adjective austerely rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral; ascetic; abstinent: the austere quality of life in the convent. 1
- adjective austerely grave; sober; solemn; serious: an austere manner. 1
- adjective austerely without excess, luxury, or ease; simple; limited; severe: an austere life. 1
- adjective austerely severely simple; without ornament: austere writing. 1
- adjective austerely lacking softness; hard: an austere bed of straw. 1
- adjective austerely rough to the taste; sour or harsh in flavor. 1