austerely
gb/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/ us/ˌɔstˈɪɹli/
B2
英語
szigorúan, puritánul, takarékosan, ridegen, hűvösen
C1
1
szigorúan
B1
用法パターン:
[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.
学習者向け例文
The manager answered austerely.
A vezető szigorúan válaszolt.
She spoke austerely to the class.
Szigorúan beszélt az osztályhoz.
よくある間違い:
Don’t use it to mean simply “seriously” or “quietly”; it suggests strictness and lack of warmth.
意味
in a strict, severe way
コロケーション
reply austerely
|say austerely
|speak austerely
|warn austerely
|look austerely
|stare austerely
|smile austerely
|rebuke austerely
|nod austerely
類義語
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.)
対義語
warmly (Shows friendliness and kindness instead of strictness.)
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leniently (Shows tolerance instead of severity.)
テーマ
emotions
|interpersonal
|behavior
定義
in a very strict and serious way
In a serious and strict way that shows little warmth, sympathy, or tolerance.
C1
2
puritánul
C1
用法パターン:
[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.
学習者向け例文
Their apartment is austerely decorated.
A lakásuk puritánul van berendezve.
よくある間違い:
It does not mean “old” or “empty”; it means intentionally simple and lacking decoration.
意味
in a plain, unadorned style
コロケーション
austerely furnished
|austerely decorated
|austerely designed
|austerely modern
|austerely simple
|austerely lit
|austerely elegant
|austerely minimal
類義語
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.)
対義語
ornately (Uses a lot of decoration instead of simplicity.)
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luxuriously (Emphasizes comfort and expense rather than plainness.)
テーマ
design
|home
|lifestyle
定義
simply, without decoration
In a way that is simple and without decoration, luxury, or extra comfort.
B2
3
takarékosan
B1
用法パターン:
[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.
学習者向け例文
We had to live austerely for a few months.
Néhány hónapig takarékosan kellett élnünk.
よくある間違い:
Not the same as “cheaply” (which can sound negative or low quality); it focuses on strict restraint.
意味
with financial restraint
コロケーション
live austerely
|spend austerely
|operate austerely
|budget austerely
|run austerely
|austerely managed
|austerely funded
類義語
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.)
対義語
extravagantly (Spends freely instead of restraining costs.)
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lavishly (Suggests rich comfort and abundance.)
テーマ
money
|business
|politics
|lifestyle
定義
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
用法パターン:
[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.
学習者向け例文
He greeted me austerely.
Ridegen üdvözölt.
よくある間違い:
This overlaps with “strictly,” but here the focus is on emotional distance rather than rules or discipline.
意味
in a cold, unfriendly way
コロケーション
greet austerely
|treat austerely
|receive austerely
|watch austerely
|regard austerely
|austerely polite
類義語
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.)
対義語
cordially (Shows friendly politeness rather than coldness.)
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affectionately (Shows warmth and closeness instead of distance.)
テーマ
emotions
|interpersonal
定義
in an unfriendly, distant way
In a way that feels cold, distant, or unfriendly, often through a lack of smiles, warmth, or personal closeness.