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AUSTERE

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Austere.

How to pronounce austere:

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Austere - as an adjective satellite

Severely simple

Example: "A stark interior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
severe9stark9stern5

Of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

Example: "An austere expression"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stern5

Practicing great self-denial

Example: "Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascetic11ascetical13spartan9

Austere - as an adjective

Grim or severe in manner or appearance

Example: "The headmistress was an austere old woman."

Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy

Example: "The interior of the church was as austere as the parishioners were dour."

Example Sentences

"She has an austere personality and rarely shows emotions."
"The room had an austere design with plain white walls and minimal furniture."
"The austere architectural style of the building made it stand out among the modern skyscrapers."
"His austere manner of speaking intimidated the audience."
"The austere landscape of the desert stretched out before us."
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Word Game Points

Is AUSTERE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, austere is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AUSTERE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is AUSTERE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, austere is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AUSTERE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is AUSTERE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, austere is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AUSTERE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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