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- [aw-steer]
- /ɔˈstɪər/
- /ɔːˈstɪər/
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- [aw-steer]
- /ɔˈstɪər/
Definitions of austerely word
- 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
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Origin of austerely
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin austērus < Greek austērós harsh, rough, bitter
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Parts of speech for Austerely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
austerely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
austerely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for austerely
adverb austerely
- grimly — stern and admitting of no appeasement or compromise: grim determination; grim necessity.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- rigidly — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
Antonyms for austerely
adverb austerely
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- comfortably — If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
- ornately — elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so: They bought an ornate Louis XIV sofa.
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