austerely
gb/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/ us/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/
B2
Inglés
szigorúan, puritánul, takarékosan, ridegen, hűvösen
C1
1
szigorúan
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] speaks/replies/looks [austerely]
The headteacher spoke austerely about the consequences of cheating.
Az igazgató szigorúan beszélt a csalás következményeiről.
When asked to explain, she replied austerely and ended the discussion.
Amikor magyarázatot kértek tőle, szigorúan válaszolt, és lezárta a beszélgetést.
He looked at them austerely, as if waiting for an apology.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The manager answered austerely.
A vezető szigorúan válaszolt.
She spoke austerely to the class.
Szigorúan beszélt az osztályhoz.
Error frecuente:
Don’t use it to mean simply “seriously” or “quietly”; it suggests strictness and lack of warmth.
Significado
in a strict, severe way
Colocaciones
reply austerely
|say austerely
|speak austerely
|warn austerely
|look austerely
|stare austerely
|smile austerely
|rebuke austerely
|nod austerely
Sinónimos
sternly (Emphasizes strictness and disapproval.)
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severely (Often suggests harshness or punishment.)
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grimly (Adds a sense of dark seriousness.)
Antónimos
warmly (Shows friendliness and kindness instead of strictness.)
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leniently (Shows tolerance instead of severity.)
Temas
emotions
|interpersonal
|behavior
Definición
in a very strict and serious way
In a serious and strict way that shows little warmth, sympathy, or tolerance.
C1
2
puritánul
C1
Patrón de uso:
[place/thing] is [austerely] furnished/decorated/designed
The room was austerely furnished, with just a bed and a desk.
A szoba puritánul volt berendezve, csak egy ágy és egy íróasztal volt benne.
The gallery is austerely designed to keep attention on the paintings.
A galériát puritánul tervezték meg, hogy a figyelem a festményeken maradjon.
She wore an austerely cut black suit with no jewelry.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Their apartment is austerely decorated.
A lakásuk puritánul van berendezve.
Error frecuente:
It does not mean “old” or “empty”; it means intentionally simple and lacking decoration.
Significado
in a plain, unadorned style
Colocaciones
austerely furnished
|austerely decorated
|austerely designed
|austerely modern
|austerely simple
|austerely lit
|austerely elegant
|austerely minimal
Sinónimos
sparingly (Highlights that only a small amount is used.)
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plainly (More general; may lack the sense of severity.)
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simply (Often more positive and less severe.)
Antónimos
ornately (Uses a lot of decoration instead of simplicity.)
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luxuriously (Emphasizes comfort and expense rather than plainness.)
Temas
design
|home
|lifestyle
Definición
simply, without decoration
In a way that is simple and without decoration, luxury, or extra comfort.
B2
3
takarékosan
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone/government] lives/spends/operates [austerely]
After losing his job, he lived austerely and cut out all nonessential spending.
Miután elvesztette az állását, takarékosan élt, és minden felesleges kiadást megszüntetett.
The company operated austerely during the downturn, postponing new hires.
A vállalat a visszaesés idején takarékosan működött, és elhalasztotta az új munkatársak felvételét.
For years the region was governed austerely under strict budget rules.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We had to live austerely for a few months.
Néhány hónapig takarékosan kellett élnünk.
Error frecuente:
Not the same as “cheaply” (which can sound negative or low quality); it focuses on strict restraint.
Significado
with financial restraint
Colocaciones
live austerely
|spend austerely
|operate austerely
|budget austerely
|run austerely
|austerely managed
|austerely funded
Sinónimos
frugally (Focuses on careful spending and saving.)
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economically (Neutral term for using money carefully.)
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sparingly (Emphasizes using little of something.)
Antónimos
extravagantly (Spends freely instead of restraining costs.)
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lavishly (Suggests rich comfort and abundance.)
Temas
money
|business
|politics
|lifestyle
Definición
with very careful spending
In a way that involves strict limits on spending and avoiding unnecessary comforts, often because of economic pressure or policy.
C1
4
Patrón de uso:
[someone] greets/treats [someone] [austerely]
She greeted him austerely, offering only a brief handshake.
Ridegen üdvözölte, csak egy rövid kézfogást nyújtott.
The guests were received austerely, with no small talk or smiles.
A vendégeket ridegen fogadták, csevegés és mosoly nélkül.
He listened austerely, keeping his face expressionless.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He greeted me austerely.
Ridegen üdvözölt.
Error frecuente:
This overlaps with “strictly,” but here the focus is on emotional distance rather than rules or discipline.
Significado
in a cold, unfriendly way
Colocaciones
greet austerely
|treat austerely
|receive austerely
|watch austerely
|regard austerely
|austerely polite
Sinónimos
coldly (Directly highlights lack of warmth.)
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distantly (Emphasizes emotional distance more than severity.)
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stiffly (Often suggests formal discomfort as well as coldness.)
Antónimos
cordially (Shows friendly politeness rather than coldness.)
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affectionately (Shows warmth and closeness instead of distance.)
Temas
emotions
|interpersonal
Definición
in an unfriendly, distant way
In a way that feels cold, distant, or unfriendly, often through a lack of smiles, warmth, or personal closeness.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
austerely
AFI
GB/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/
US/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/
Sílabas y acento
aus - terely (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (terely)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: austerely
- Plural: austerelies
Familia de palabras
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