austerely

Variant of austere

austere definition

aus·tere (ô stir′)

adjective

  1. having a severe or stern look, manner, etc.; forbidding
  2. showing strict self-discipline and self-denial; ascetic
  3. very plain; lacking ornament or luxury austere surroundings
  4. Rare grave; sober

Etymology: ME < OFr < L austerus, harsh < Gr austēros, dry, harsh < auein, to dry < auos, dry < IE base *saus, dry > sear

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