Definition
- (adjective) Grim or severe in manner or appearance “The headmistress was an austere old woman.”
- (adjective) Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy “The interior of the church was as austere as the parishioners were dour.”
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Word stats
- Austere contains 7 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 7.
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Words ending with ERE
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Frequently asked questions
What does Austere mean?
Grim or severe in manner or appearance
How many letters are in Austere?
Austere has 7 letters.
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