austere
Intermediate/ɔːˈstɪr/
- adjective
- Very bare, bleak
austere in a sentence
- “The austere furniture inside the abandoned house made the place feel haunted.”
- “They choose austere furnishings for the office.”
- “They lived an austere life in the country.”
What does “austere” mean?
austere (adjective) means very bare, bleak. It is pronounced /ɔːˈstɪr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "austere" mean?
- austere (adjective) means: Very bare, bleak
- How do you pronounce "austere"?
- "austere" is pronounced /ɔːˈstɪr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "austere" in a sentence?
- Here is "austere" used in a sentence: The austere furniture inside the abandoned house made the place feel haunted.
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