austere

Describes something that is severe, strict, or simple in appearance or manner, often lacking luxury or decoration.

ruОписывает что-то суровое, строгое или простое по внешнему виду или манере, часто лишённое роскоши или украшений.esDescribe algo severo, estricto o simple en apariencia o estilo, a menudo carente de lujo o adornos.frQualifie quelque chose de sévère, strict ou simple dans son apparence ou son comportement, souvent sans luxe ni ornement.deBeschreibt etwas, das streng, ernst oder einfach in Aussehen oder Art ist und oft auf Schmuck oder Luxus verzichtet.ptDescreve algo severo, rígido ou simples na aparência ou no modo, frequentemente sem luxo ou adornos.zh形容事物严厉、朴素或简朴，常指缺乏奢华或装饰。arيصف شيئًا قاسيًا أو صارمًا أو بسيطًا في المظهر أو الأسلوب، وغالبًا ما يكون خاليًا من الترف والزينة.

1. Severe or strict in manner B2 formal

   Having a stern, serious, and strict appearance or attitude.

   • The austere teacher rarely smiled at his students.
   • Her austere expression made everyone feel nervous.
   • He lived an austere life, avoiding all luxuries.

   ruСуровыйesSevero o estricto en el tratofrSévère ou strict dans le comportementdeStreng, ernstptAusterozh严厉的arصارم متزمت

   المرادفات: dourforbiddinggrimharshseveresobersternstrict

   الأضداد: affablegeniallenientmercifulmildpleasant

2. Simple and plain B2 formal

   Having no decoration or luxury; very simple.

   • The room was austere, with only a wooden chair and a table.
   • They preferred an austere design for their home.
   • The monastery's austere interior reflected their commitment to simplicity.

   ruПростой и строгийesaustero, sobriofrSimple et dépouillédeSchlicht und einfachptSimples e sem ornamentoszh简朴而严肃arبسيط ومتقشف

   المرادفات: barefunctionalmodestplainseveresimplespartanstarkunadornedunornamented

   الأضداد: decorativeelaborateextravagantfancygrandlavishluxuriousopulentornatesumptuous

3. Economically harsh C1 formal political

   Relating to a policy or situation where spending is reduced and conditions are difficult.

   • The government implemented austere measures to reduce the deficit.
   • During the recession, families faced austere budgets.
   • The country adopted an austere economic plan.

   ruСуровыйesaustero (en sentido económico)fraustère (sens économique)deStreng, hartptAusterozh紧缩的arتقشفي

   المرادفات: bleakdraconianharshrigorousseverespartanstrictstringent

   الأضداد: extravagantgenerouslavishluxurious

• more austere comparative form
• most austere superlative form