Austerest: meaning, definitions and examples
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austerest
[ ɔːˈstɪərɪst ]
strict, plain
Austerest refers to something that is very severe or stern in manner or appearance. It can also imply extreme simplicity and lack of adornment.
Synonyms
severe, simple, stern, strict.
Examples of usage
- The austerest room in the house had no decorations.
- He led an austerest lifestyle, devoid of luxury.
- Her austerest gaze made everyone feel uneasy.
Translations
Translations of the word "austerest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 austero
- severo
- rigoroso
🇮🇳 कठोर
- निर्धारण
- सख्त
🇩🇪 ernst
- streng
- austere
🇮🇩 ketat
- austere
- kaku
🇺🇦 строгий
- суворий
- аустерний
🇵🇱 surowy
- austery
- srogi
🇯🇵 厳しい
- austere
- 質素な
🇫🇷 austère
- rigide
- sévère
🇪🇸 austero
- severo
- estricto
🇹🇷 sert
- katı
- ciddi
🇰🇷 엄격한
- austere
- 엄숙한
🇸🇦 صارم
- قاسي
- شديد
🇨🇿 přísný
- austere
- tvrdý
🇸🇰 prísny
- austere
- tvrdý
🇨🇳 严厉的
- austere
- 简朴的
🇸🇮 strogo
- austere
- rigorozno
🇮🇸 strangur
- austur
- hörð
🇰🇿 қатаң
- аустер
- салақты
🇬🇪 მწვავე
- კაცური
- კაცური
🇦🇿 sıx
- austere
- sərt
🇲🇽 austero
- severo
- estricto
Etymology
The word 'austerest' is derived from the Latin word 'austerus', which means 'severe' or 'rough'. The term has its roots in the ancient Greek word 'austeros' as well. Throughout history, it has been used to describe environments, attitudes, and lifestyles characterized by minimalism and strictness. In literary contexts, 'austerest' often conveys a sense of rigid discipline or stark simplicity, contrasting with notions of indulgence and comfort.