Austere and Sheer

Austere

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

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

Nearby Words: austerity, austerely

Sheer

Sheer adjective - Very thin and easy to see through.

Austere and sheer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Austere" instead an adjective "Sheer".

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering
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