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Austere vs Cutting - What's the difference?

austere | cutting | Related terms |

Austere is a related term of cutting.


As adjectives the difference between austere and cutting

is that austere is austere while cutting is (not comparable) that is used for cutting.

As a verb cutting is

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As a noun cutting is

(countable|uncountable) the action of the verb to cut .

Austere vs Astringent - What's the difference?

austere | astringent |


As adjectives the difference between austere and astringent

is that austere is grim or severe in manner or appearance while astringent is sharp, caustic, severe.

As a noun astringent is

a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

Banal vs Austere - What's the difference?

banal | austere |


As adjectives the difference between banal and austere

is that banal is common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh while austere is grim or severe in manner or appearance.

Austere vs Bitter - What's the difference?

austere | bitter | Related terms |

Austere is a related term of bitter.


As adjectives the difference between austere and bitter

is that austere is austere while bitter is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

As a noun bitter is

(usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

As a verb bitter is

to make bitter.

Austere vs Satirical - What's the difference?

austere | satirical | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between austere and satirical

is that austere is grim or severe in manner or appearance while satirical is of, pertaining to, or connected with satire.

Inflexible vs Austere - What's the difference?

inflexible | austere | Related terms |

Inflexible is a related term of austere.


As adjectives the difference between inflexible and austere

is that inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding while austere is austere.

Austere vs Tart - What's the difference?

austere | tart | Related terms |

Austere is a related term of tart.


As adjectives the difference between austere and tart

is that austere is austere while tart is sharp to the taste; acid; sour.

As a noun tart is

a type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, containing jelly or conserve; a sort of fruit pie or tart can be (british|slang) a prostitute.

As a verb tart is

to practice prostitution.

Austere vs Modest - What's the difference?

austere | modest |

Modest is a antonym of austere.



As adjectives the difference between austere and modest

is that austere is grim or severe in manner or appearance while modest is not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.

Austere vs Chilly - What's the difference?

austere | chilly | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between austere and chilly

is that austere is grim or severe in manner or appearance while chilly is cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold.

Austere vs Gloomy - What's the difference?

austere | gloomy | Related terms |

Austere is a related term of gloomy.


As adjectives the difference between austere and gloomy

is that austere is austere while gloomy is imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded.

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