Synonyms & related words for austere

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of austere — including severe, ascetic, spartan, stern, stark, dour. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to austere

Explore words related to austere — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include austerely, overstrict, austerity, harshen, dourness, overrigid, rigorous, straitlaced. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for austere

Common synonyms for austere include severe, ascetic, spartan, stern, stark, dour, harsh, strict — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does austere come from?

The word austere breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root auster-, from Greek austeros (“harsh, dry”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.