αυστηρός — meaning in English

English meaning

• severe adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
• stern adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.

Senses

αυστηρός is used for these senses in English:

• severe Strict or harsh.
• severe Sober, plain in appearance, austere.

severe — full definition

1. adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
2. adjective Strict, harsh, or unforgiving.
3. adjective Plain and unadorned in appearance; austere.

stern — full definition

1. adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
2. noun The rear end of a ship or boat.

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