austere

/ɒˈstɪə(ɹ)/adj
High School
1

Grim or severe in manner or appearance.

2

Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.

3

Adhering to the economic policy of austerity.

4

Harsh; astringent.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing