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austere

The correct spelling is austere.

How to pronounce austere

/ɒstɪə(ɹ)/
adjective

IPA: /ɒstɪə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Aus-ter-e

The correct spelling is austere. Grim or severe in manner or appearance For example: "The headmistress was an austere old woman."

Usage Examples

The headmistress was an austere old woman.

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

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Grim or severe in manner or appearance
  2. 2.Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy

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