Where does “austere” come from?
Austere comes from Ancient Greek αὐστηρός, which derives from Proto-Indo-European h₂sews-.
austere (English): Grim or severe in manner or appearance; Lacking...
Definitions
- Grim or severe in manner or appearance; Lacking...
Ancestry of “austere”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | αὐστηρός | bitter, harsh |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂sews- | to be dry |
Words derived from “austere”