Austere and Sparing

Austere

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

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

Nearby Words: austerity, austerely

Sparing

Sparing adjective - Careful in the management of money or resources.

Austere and sparing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Austere" instead an adjective "Sparing".

Nearby Words: spare, sparingly, spared, sparring
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