Definition of Austerity
Austerity
aus·ter·i·ty
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(noun)
severeness or sternness in attitude or manner;
e.g. The austerity in etiquette makes for stuffy social situations and awkward encounters.
(noun)
simplicity and extreme plainness in terms of appearance or style;
e.g. The austerity of the facility's plain and colorless rooms was so depressing.
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