austerely
gb/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/ us/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/
B2
Anglais
szigorúan, puritánul, takarékosan, ridegen, hűvösen
C1
1
szigorúan
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The manager answered austerely.
A vezető szigorúan válaszolt.
She spoke austerely to the class.
Szigorúan beszélt az osztályhoz.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t use it to mean simply “seriously” or “quietly”; it suggests strictness and lack of warmth.
Sens
in a strict, severe way
Collocations
reply austerely
|say austerely
|speak austerely
|warn austerely
|look austerely
|stare austerely
|smile austerely
|rebuke austerely
|nod austerely
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
warmly (Shows friendliness and kindness instead of strictness.)
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leniently (Shows tolerance instead of severity.)
Thèmes
emotions
|interpersonal
|behavior
Définition
in a very strict and serious way
In a serious and strict way that shows little warmth, sympathy, or tolerance.
C1
2
puritánul
C1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
Their apartment is austerely decorated.
A lakásuk puritánul van berendezve.
Erreur fréquente :
It does not mean “old” or “empty”; it means intentionally simple and lacking decoration.
Sens
in a plain, unadorned style
Collocations
austerely furnished
|austerely decorated
|austerely designed
|austerely modern
|austerely simple
|austerely lit
|austerely elegant
|austerely minimal
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
ornately (Uses a lot of decoration instead of simplicity.)
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luxuriously (Emphasizes comfort and expense rather than plainness.)
Thèmes
design
|home
|lifestyle
Définition
simply, without decoration
In a way that is simple and without decoration, luxury, or extra comfort.
B2
3
takarékosan
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
We had to live austerely for a few months.
Néhány hónapig takarékosan kellett élnünk.
Erreur fréquente :
Not the same as “cheaply” (which can sound negative or low quality); it focuses on strict restraint.
Sens
with financial restraint
Collocations
live austerely
|spend austerely
|operate austerely
|budget austerely
|run austerely
|austerely managed
|austerely funded
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
extravagantly (Spends freely instead of restraining costs.)
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lavishly (Suggests rich comfort and abundance.)
Thèmes
money
|business
|politics
|lifestyle
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
He greeted me austerely.
Ridegen üdvözölt.
Erreur fréquente :
This overlaps with “strictly,” but here the focus is on emotional distance rather than rules or discipline.
Sens
in a cold, unfriendly way
Collocations
greet austerely
|treat austerely
|receive austerely
|watch austerely
|regard austerely
|austerely polite
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
cordially (Shows friendly politeness rather than coldness.)
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affectionately (Shows warmth and closeness instead of distance.)
Thèmes
emotions
|interpersonal
Définition
in an unfriendly, distant way
In a way that feels cold, distant, or unfriendly, often through a lack of smiles, warmth, or personal closeness.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
austerely
API
GB/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/
US/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/
Syllabes et accentuation
aus - terely (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (terely)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: austerely
- Plural: austerelies
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