austere
gb/ɔstˈɪɹ/ us/ɔstˈɪɹ/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9200
egyszerűség, puritán, dísztelen, letisztultság, szigorú, rideg, megszorító, szűkös, szikár, fanyar
B2
FORMAL
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an austere [room/building/lifestyle/design]
The bedroom was austere, with white walls and a single wooden bed.
A hálószoba puritán volt, fehér falakkal és egyetlen faággyal.
They chose an austere lifestyle, giving away most of their possessions.
Puritán életmódot választottak, és a holmijuk nagy részét elajándékozták.
The church’s interior is surprisingly austere, with no paintings or statues.
Modern cafés often favor an austere design with concrete floors and bare lightbulbs.
Despite its austere setting, the mountain village felt peaceful and welcoming.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
His room is very austere, with only a bed and a table.
A szobája nagyon puritán, csak egy ágy és egy asztal van benne.
The family lives an austere life and does not buy many things.
A család puritán életet él, és nem vásárol sok mindent.
The office has an austere style with gray walls and no pictures.
She likes the clean, austere look of the small house.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'austere' when they only mean 'simple' or 'minimalist' in a positive, trendy way. 'Austere' often suggests not just simple design but also a lack of comfort or luxury, sometimes because of strict choices or limited money.
Σημασία
plain, simple, without decoration
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
an austere room
|an austere lifestyle
|an austere building
|austere surroundings
|austere design
|austere beauty
Συνώνυμα
plain (More common and general; lacks the formal tone and suggestion of discipline that 'austere' has.)
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spartan (Emphasizes hardness and lack of comfort even more strongly than 'austere'.)
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unadorned (Focuses only on lack of decoration, not necessarily on lack of comfort or luxury.)
Αντώνυμα
luxurious (Suggests a lot of comfort and expensive things, the opposite of a simple, bare style.)
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ornate (Describes something heavily decorated, the opposite of plain and simple.)
Θέματα
appearance
|lifestyle
|architecture
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Very simple and plain, without extra things, decorations, or comfort.
Plain and simple in appearance or style, with little or no decoration, comfort, or luxury.
B2
FORMAL
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an austere [person/expression/face/manner]
The headmistress was known for her austere manner and strict rules.
Az igazgatónő szigorú modoráról és szigorú szabályairól volt ismert.
His father’s austere face softened when he saw the children.
Apja szigorú arca felengedett, amikor meglátta a gyerekeket.
Despite her austere appearance, she was kind and patient with her students.
The judge’s austere expression silenced the noisy courtroom.
He grew up under the influence of an austere grandfather who tolerated no nonsense.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Our math teacher is quite austere and never smiles in class.
A matektanárunk elég szigorú, és soha nem mosolyog az órán.
The woman looked austere, but she was actually very nice.
A nő szigorúnak látszott, pedig valójában nagyon kedves volt.
His mother’s austere voice made the children quiet.
The manager has an austere style and expects everyone to work hard.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'austere' with 'sincere' or 'serious'. 'Serious' can be neutral, but 'austere' usually suggests a cold, strict, or unfriendly feeling in someone’s looks or behavior.
Σημασία
strict and very serious in manner
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
an austere teacher
|an austere man
|an austere face
|an austere expression
|an austere manner
|an austere figure
Συνώνυμα
stern (Very close in meaning; often slightly more common in everyday descriptions of strict people.)
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severe (Can sound harsher and more negative, suggesting possible cruelty or harsh punishment.)
Αντώνυμα
warm (Describes a kind, friendly manner, the opposite of cold and strict.)
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easygoing (Suggests relaxed and not strict, the opposite of an austere personality.)
Θέματα
personality
|behavior
|emotions
|relationships
Ορισμός
Serious and strict, not warm or friendly in the way a person looks or behaves.
Having a very serious, strict, and unfriendly manner or appearance.
C1
FORMAL
3
megszorító
C1
szűkös
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
austere [measures/budget/policies/times]
The government introduced austere measures to reduce the national debt.
A kormány megszorító intézkedéseket vezetett be az államadósság csökkentésére.
After years of austere budgets, public services are struggling.
Évek óta tartó szűkös költségvetések után a közszolgáltatások nehéz helyzetbe kerültek.
The company adopted an austere cost-cutting program during the recession.
Many families suffered under the austere economic policies of the 1980s.
Charities stepped in to help people cope with the increasingly austere social welfare system.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The country is going through austere times with many job cuts.
Az ország szűkös időszakon megy keresztül, sok az elbocsátás.
The new leader plans an austere budget with fewer social programs.
Az új vezető megszorító költségvetést tervez, kevesebb szociális programmal.
Because of austere economic policies, many people have less money.
The school has to be austere and cannot buy new computers.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think 'austere' here means only 'careful with money'. In politics and economics, 'austere' usually suggests cuts and hardship, not just normal saving.
Σημασία
strict, harsh, and limiting (esp. financially)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
austere measures
|an austere budget
|austere economic policies
|austere fiscal policy
|austere times
|an austere program of cuts
Συνώνυμα
stringent (Common in economic and legal contexts; emphasizes tight control and strict rules.)
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harsh (More general; highlights the difficulty or pain caused by the strict conditions.)
Αντώνυμα
generous (Describes giving or spending freely, the opposite of strict limits on money or help.)
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expansionary (Technical economic term for policies that increase spending, the opposite of cutting back.)
Θέματα
economy
|politics
|society
|finance
Ορισμός
Very strict and hard, especially when the government or a company cuts money and help so people have to live with less.
Describing policies, conditions, or times that are very strict and involve severe limits on spending, comfort, or freedom, often causing hardship.
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an austere [wine/style/flavor]
The sommelier described the vintage as an austere wine with firm tannins and little fruit.
A sommelier a bort szikárnak írta le, határozott tanninokkal és kevés gyümölcsösséggel.
Young, austere wines often need time to soften and develop more complexity.
A fiatal, szikár boroknak gyakran idő kell, hogy kisimuljanak és összetettebbé váljanak.
The sauce had an austere flavor that suited the simple grilled fish.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The expert said the wine was austere and very dry.
A szakértő szerint a bor szikár és nagyon száraz volt.
Some people like rich wine, but others prefer an austere style.
Vannak, akik a testes bort szeretik, mások viszont a szikár stílust kedvelik.
The soup has an austere taste, with no cream or butter.
Σημασία
dry, hard, not rich in taste
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
an austere wine
|an austere flavor
|an austere style of wine
Συνώνυμα
dry (More common in everyday talk about wine; 'austere' sounds more technical and critical.)
Αντώνυμα
rich (Describes a full, strong taste with depth and often some sweetness, the opposite of hard and simple.)
Θέματα
food
|drink
|food_drink
Ορισμός
Describes a drink, usually wine, that tastes dry and hard, not soft or sweet.
Describing food or drink, especially wine, that has a dry, hard, and simple taste, with little richness or sweetness.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
austere
IPA
GB/ɔstˈɪɹ/
US/ɔstˈɪɹ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
aus - tere (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tere)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: austere
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
austere beauty
1/ɔstˈɪɹ bjˈuti/
fixed phrase
literary
simple, severe, but striking beauty
A kind of beauty that is very simple and has no extra decoration, but still looks strong and impressive.
Παραδείγματα
- The desert has an austere beauty that many people find unforgettable.
- She was drawn to the austere beauty of the stone monastery on the hill.
austere lifestyle
1/ɔstˈɪɹ lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
life with very few comforts
A way of living that is very simple, with almost no extra things, comfort, or luxury, often by choice or for religious reasons.
Παραδείγματα
- The monks follow an austere lifestyle, owning only what they absolutely need.
- After losing his job, he adopted an austere lifestyle and cut all non-essential expenses.
austere measures
1/ɔstˈɪɹ mˈɛʒɚz/
fixed phrase
formal
very strict financial or policy cuts
Very strict actions, usually by a government, to cut spending or public help so people have to live with less.
Παραδείγματα
- The prime minister warned that austere measures were necessary to stabilize the economy.
- Unions organized protests in response to the austere measures announced in the new budget.