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austere

IPA pronunciation: /ɔːˈstɪər/

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Russian meaning

Строгий, аскетичный, суровый

English definition

Severe or strict in manner or attitude; having no comforts or luxuries.

Example

The lecture hall was designed in an austere brutalist architectural style.

Collocations

austere lifestyle
austere simplicity
austere appearance

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