Vocabulary Spotlight
Austere
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: सख्त (Sakht) – Very strict, serious, and without any decoration or luxury.
Pronunciation
[aw-steer]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Severe – गंभीर (Gambheer)
Related Words
Frugal – मितव्ययी (Mitvyayi)
Word Origin
“Austere” Greek word “austēros” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hota hai “harsh” ya “bitter”. Yeh English mein aaya Latin aur French ke madhyam se.
– The word “Austere” originated from the Greek word “austēros,” meaning “harsh” or “bitter.” It entered English via Latin and French.
Word Family
Adjective: Austere – सख्त (Sakht)
Noun: Austerity – मितव्ययिता (Mitvyayita)
Usage Examples
1. Unke austere jeevan shaili mein koi luxuries nahi hain.
– His austere lifestyle includes no luxuries.
2. School ke naye niyam kaafi austere hain, aur unmein koi flexibility nahi hai.
– The new school rules are quite austere, with no flexibility.
Cultural Note
India mein, “austere” jeevan shaili ka zikr aksar sanyasi, sadhu, ya yogi se kiya jata hai, jo material possessions aur sukhon se door rehte hain.
In Context
“Austere” shabd aajkal financial policies ya minimalistic jeevan shaili ke discussion mein dekha ja sakta hai, jaise ki “austerity measures” jo kharch mein katoti ko darshate hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Austere” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Austere” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?