austerity

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Severe self-discipline and avoidance of indulgence; simplicity and restraint.

Sternness or severity in manner or attitude; also strict economic policies.

Example Sentences

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

During the economic crisis, the government imposed austerity measures.

The government introduced new austerity measures.

Example Expressions

austerity measures

Synonyms

Simplicity, Frugality, Severity, simplicity, frugality, severity, strictness, economy

Entry 1

Simplicity, Frugality, Severity

Entry 2

simplicity, frugality, severity

Entry 3

severity, strictness, frugality, economy

Antonyms

Extravagance, Luxury, Indulgence, extravagance, luxury, indulgence, excess

Entry 1

Extravagance, Luxury, Indulgence

Entry 2

extravagance, luxury, indulgence

Entry 3

luxury, excess, extravagance

Collocations

austerity measures, period of austerity, austerity program