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Plural for the quality or condition of being plain or barren in form or design
“You feel that not only the sanctity of the city, but the austerity of the landscape, fostered the asceticism of the early hermits here.”
Plural for the practice or imposition of self-denial or asceticism in one's life
“He devoted himself to a life of austerity and meditation.”
Plural for the state or quality of being harsh or difficult to endure
“The austerity of the conditions of his detention and his exclusion from outside contact were intended to be conducive to breaking down any resolve he may have had.”
Plural for the state of having a grim or severe manner or appearance
“Nowadays, she looked a very homely, but a very nice, old lady, with something of austerity in her countenance which imposed respect.”
Plural for the state of being poor and in need
Plural for severe suffering, difficulty or privation
Plural for the quality of being frugal
Plural for the state of being aloof or cold in character or manner
Plural for seriousness in bearing or manner
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