austerity

[ aw-ster-i-tee ]

/ ɔˈstɛr ɪ ti /

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noun, plural aus·ter·i·ties.

austere quality; severity of manner, life, etc.; sternness.

Usually aus·ter·i·ties. ascetic practices: austerities of monastery life.

harsh economic policies, as increased taxes or decreased funding for social services, usually adopted in response to government debt or deficits (often used attributively): Economic growth slowed under austerity.The legislature tried to reduce the budget deficit with austerity measures that raised the retirement age and cut pension benefits.

Origin of austerity

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English austerite , from Anglo-French, Old French austerite , from Latin austēritās; see austere, -ity

SYNONYMS FOR austerity

1 harshness, strictness, asceticism, rigor.

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ANTONYMS FOR austerity

1 leniency.

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synonym study for austerity

2. See hardship.

Words nearby austerity

austenitic stainless steel, austenitize, Austen, Jane, Auster, austere, austerity, Austerlitz, Austin, Austin Flint murmur, Austin friar, austr-

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Example sentences from the Web for austerity

Economic stability was promptly replaced by recession and austerity in financial capitals and small towns around the world.
How digitalization could help American states and cities bounce back from the COVID recession|matthewheimer|October 7, 2020|Fortune
Though DeJoy put some austerity measures on hold — since backstopped by four court orders — and called the timely delivery of election mail his “sacred” duty, suspicions persist.
In Detroit, chronic USPS delays undermine voters’ confidence in voting by mail|Lisa Rein, Kayla Ruble|October 5, 2020|Washington Post
Education leaders immediately compared it to the devastating austerity of the Great Recession.
How Los Angeles and San Diego Unified Started Driving State Education Policy|Will Huntsberry|July 29, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Now cities are largely on their own, as austerity and gridlock grip Washington.
Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again?|David Freedlander|June 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Walmart is about to teach everybody a lesson in how austerity can affect the consumer economy—and quick.
Food Stamp Cuts Add to Walmart’s Troubles|Daniel Gross|November 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Pop Art exploded onto the scene as an unexpected post-war party—a daring distraction from the anxieties of an age of austerity.
15 Most Bonkers Chairs at Pop Art Design in London|Chloë Ashby|October 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Thanks to austerity, about one million government positions have vanished, many of them at the state and local level.
A Few Good Bits in a Pretty Bad Jobs Report|Daniel Gross|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And, ironically, in this age of austerity, CGI has been doing quite well.
The Company That Built Obamacare Is Doing Better Than Ever|Daniel Gross|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Close at hand the edifice gained in austerity and dignity while it lost the last of its scanty air of hospitality.
Doom Castle|Neil Munro
The interior is one of great interest; the nave, even in its early forms, is none the less attractive because of its austerity.
The Cathedrals of Northern France|Francis Miltoun
His laughter shocked the austerity of that same jack-pudding.
Captain Blood|Rafael Sabatini
Our austerity revolts and our frivolity is amused at the circumstance; but Catholics of the south are not at all surprised at it.
The Wonders of Pompeii|Marc Monnier
In the troubles of an unhappy marriage and the approach of a childless age, his serious temper deepened into austerity.
Sebastian Bach|Reginald Lane Poole

British Dictionary definitions for austerity

austerity

/ (ɒˈstɛrɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

the state or quality of being austere

(often plural) an austere habit, practice, or act

reduced availability of luxuries and consumer goods, esp when brought about by government policy
(as modifier)an austerity budget

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单词	austerity
释义	austerity [ aw-ster-i-tee ] / ɔˈstɛr ɪ ti / SEE SYNONYMS FOR austerity ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural aus·ter·i·ties. austere quality; severity of manner, life, etc.; sternness. Usually aus·ter·i·ties. ascetic practices: austerities of monastery life. harsh economic policies, as increased taxes or decreased funding for social services, usually adopted in response to government debt or deficits (often used attributively): Economic growth slowed under austerity.The legislature tried to reduce the budget deficit with austerity measures that raised the retirement age and cut pension benefits. Origin of austerity First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English austerite , from Anglo-French, Old French austerite , from Latin austēritās; see austere, -ity SYNONYMS FOR austerity 1 harshness, strictness, asceticism, rigor. SEE SYNONYMS FOR austerity ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR austerity 1 leniency. SEE ANTONYMS FOR austerity ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for austerity 2. See hardship. Words nearby austerity austenitic stainless steel, austenitize, Austen, Jane, Auster, austere, austerity, Austerlitz, Austin, Austin Flint murmur, Austin friar, austr- Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for austerity Economic stability was promptly replaced by recession and austerity in financial capitals and small towns around the world. How digitalization could help American states and cities bounce back from the COVID recession\|matthewheimer\|October 7, 2020\|Fortune Though DeJoy put some austerity measures on hold — since backstopped by four court orders — and called the timely delivery of election mail his “sacred” duty, suspicions persist. In Detroit, chronic USPS delays undermine voters’ confidence in voting by mail\|Lisa Rein, Kayla Ruble\|October 5, 2020\|Washington Post Education leaders immediately compared it to the devastating austerity of the Great Recession. How Los Angeles and San Diego Unified Started Driving State Education Policy\|Will Huntsberry\|July 29, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Now cities are largely on their own, as austerity and gridlock grip Washington. Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again?\|David Freedlander\|June 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Walmart is about to teach everybody a lesson in how austerity can affect the consumer economy—and quick. Food Stamp Cuts Add to Walmart’s Troubles\|Daniel Gross\|November 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Pop Art exploded onto the scene as an unexpected post-war party—a daring distraction from the anxieties of an age of austerity. 15 Most Bonkers Chairs at Pop Art Design in London\|Chloë Ashby\|October 23, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Thanks to austerity, about one million government positions have vanished, many of them at the state and local level. A Few Good Bits in a Pretty Bad Jobs Report\|Daniel Gross\|October 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST And, ironically, in this age of austerity, CGI has been doing quite well. The Company That Built Obamacare Is Doing Better Than Ever\|Daniel Gross\|October 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Close at hand the edifice gained in austerity and dignity while it lost the last of its scanty air of hospitality. Doom Castle\|Neil Munro The interior is one of great interest; the nave, even in its early forms, is none the less attractive because of its austerity. The Cathedrals of Northern France\|Francis Miltoun His laughter shocked the austerity of that same jack-pudding. Captain Blood\|Rafael Sabatini Our austerity revolts and our frivolity is amused at the circumstance; but Catholics of the south are not at all surprised at it. The Wonders of Pompeii\|Marc Monnier In the troubles of an unhappy marriage and the approach of a childless age, his serious temper deepened into austerity. Sebastian Bach\|Reginald Lane Poole British Dictionary definitions for austerity austerity / (ɒˈstɛrɪtɪ) / noun plural -ties the state or quality of being austere (often plural) an austere habit, practice, or act reduced availability of luxuries and consumer goods, esp when brought about by government policy (as modifier)an austerity budget Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to austerity rigor, prudence, self-discipline, harshness, strictness, formality, sternness, solemnity, acerbity, gravity, seriousness, coldness, stiffness, obduracy, inflexibility, stringency, asperity, grimness, exactness, hardness
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austerity

noun, plural aus·ter·i·ties.

Origin of austerity

SYNONYMS FOR austerity

ANTONYMS FOR austerity

synonym study for austerity

Words nearby austerity

Example sentences from the Web for austerity

British Dictionary definitions for austerity

noun plural -ties

Words related to austerity