austerity meaning
UK US /ˌɔˈstɛrɪti/ 4 syllables
austerity (noun): the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
Definition of austerity
- the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
Synonyms: asceticism, nonindulgence
Type of: self-discipline
Kinds: monasticism
Related forms: austere
How to pronounce austerity
austerity is pronounced /ˌɔˈstɛrɪti/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with austerity
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in TY · 9-letter words
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