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