austere

/ɔstˈɪɹ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. severely simple
   “a stark interior”
2. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
   “an austere expression”
3. practicing great self-denial- William James
   “Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it”

Synonyms for austere

• severe
• stark
• stern
• plain
• nonindulgent
• ascetic
• ascetical
• spartan
• abstemious

Words that rhyme with austere

• clear
• rear
• near
• dear
• fear
• sheer
• smear
• appear
• cheer
• sphere
• volunteer
• adhere
• atmosphere
• premier
• severe
• shear
• gear
• pioneer
• queer
• sear
• steer
• cashier
• disappear
• engineer
• premiere
• revere
• sneer
• spear
• year
• career