austère

See also: austere and austerē

French

Etymology

From Latin austērus (“dry, harsh, sour, tart”), from Ancient Greek αὐστηρός (austērós, “bitter, harsh”), having the specific meaning "making the tongue dry" (originally used of fruits, wines), related to αὔω (aúō, “to singe”), αὖος (aûos, “dry”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔs.tɛːʁ/, /os.tɛːʁ/

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Adjective

austère (plural austères)

1. austere

Derived terms

• austèrement

Related terms

• austérité

Anagrams

• au reste