Austerity and Garishness

Austerity

Austerity noun - The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).

Garishness is an antonym for austerity.

Nearby Words: austere, austerely

Garishness

Garishness noun - Excessive or unnecessary display.
Usage example: the garishness of the enormous statues in the small yard was almost funny

Austerity is an antonym for garishness.
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