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austere

[aw-steer] / ɔˈstɪər /
ADJECTIVE
severe in manner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exacting forbidding formal rigid sober somber stringent
WEAK
ascetic astringent cold earnest grave grim hard harsh inexorable inflexible obdurate rigorous serious solemn stern stiff strict unfeeling unrelenting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
flexible
WEAK
bland calm elaborate encouraging extravagant gentle indulgent luxurious meek mild spending
ADJECTIVE
refraining; abstinent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sober subdued
WEAK
abstemious ascetic chaste continent economical puritanical self-denying self-disciplined straitlaced strict unrelenting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
excited
WEAK
bland calm elaborate encouraging extravagant gentle indulgent luxurious meek mild spending
ADJECTIVE
grim, barren
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bleak rustic stark subdued unadorned
WEAK
bald bare bare-bones clean dour plain primitive severe simple spare spartan unembellished vanilla
Antonyms
WEAK
bland calm elaborate encouraging extravagant gentle indulgent luxurious meek mild spending

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