austerity — sternness or severity of manner, attitude, or expression
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sternness or severity of manner, attitude, or expression
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈsterəti/
Korean meaning: 엄격함, 준엄함, 냉혹함
Korean pronunciation: 어**스테**러티
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's wardrobe reflected her austerity - three black dresses and sensible shoes.
- The new CEO's austerity was so extreme that he banned coffee machines and made everyone bring their own pens.
- The country's austerity policies left many citizens struggling to make ends meet.
austerity
NOUN//ɔːˈsterəti//
sternness or severity of manner, attitude, or expression
a stern-faced teacher with crossed arms stands rigidly upright, glaring disapprovingly at misbehaving students. Her expression shows no warmth or flexibility as she maintains perfect posture. The students immediately stop their disruptive behavior and shrink back in their seats. Their playful attitudes vanish as they face her cold, unforgiving stare. Other students in the background sit perfectly straight, afraid to make any movement. The classroom atmosphere becomes tense and silent under her harsh supervision. sternness and severity of manner and expression
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'austerus' meaning bitter or harsh, which came from Greek 'austeros' meaning dry or astringent. The word originally described the harsh, bitter taste that makes you pucker your mouth.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's wardrobe reflected her austerity - three black dresses and sensible shoes.”
“The new CEO's austerity was so extreme that he banned coffee machines and made everyone bring their own pens.”
“The country's austerity policies left many citizens struggling to make ends meet.”
“His bedroom's austerity made a monk's cell look like a luxury suite.”
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