I love it when this happens. I really do. I was reading this article while having my morning coffee and I came across austerity. I don’t even think I’ve ever even came across this word before so as is my custom I had to look it up. You can click the link below to find out what austerity means…
Austerity is a noun that means “quality, severity of manner…[or] sternness” and can also mean more literally “strict economy”. Synonyms are harshness or strictness and an antonym is leniency.
If you want to read more at Dictionary.com about this word click here.
