Austere and Depressing

Austere adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Depressing and austere are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Depressing" instead an adjective "Austere".

Nearby Words: austerity, austerely

Depressing adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Austere and depressing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Austere" instead an adjective "Depressing".

Nearby Words: depress, depressed, depression, depressive, depressor