austerity
/ɔˈstɛrəti/
noun
- A situation in which a government or organization reduces spending and limits luxuries, often during a difficult economic period.
- Many families struggled with austerity as prices rose and wages stayed the same.
- During the recession, the government introduced austerity measures to cut the national debt.
- The country's austerity program included higher taxes and reduced public services.
- The quality of being very simple and plain, without luxury or comfort.
- The austerity of the desert landscape was beautiful in its emptiness.
- The room's austerity reminded him of a prison cell.
- They chose a life of austerity, giving away most of their possessions.
- A serious and strict manner or appearance.
- There was an austerity in his speech that commanded respect.
- Her usual austerity softened when she saw the puppy.
- The austerity of the judge's expression made the courtroom feel tense.
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