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severeness

7.9

A plain, simple style without decoration

noun
/səˈvɪrnəs/

: austeridad

The severeness of the building's design gave it a solemn, imposing quality.

Examples

Critics admired the severeness and lack of embellishment in the artist's later works.
Despite the severeness of her dress, she carried herself with elegance.
The severeness of the room's decor made it feel cold.
She admired the severeness of the minimalist design.
The severeness of the building's design emphasized its minimalist aesthetic.
Critics praised the severeness of the decor, which reflected a commitment to simplicity.
Her style exhibited a unique severeness that set her apart from more flamboyant designers.

Synonyms

severity

vssevereness

1 6.0

A plain simple style that lacks decoration

adds an element of strict style rather than just plainness

starkness

vssevereness

1 6.3

A very plain and empty appearance with little or no decoration

is broader, covering strict plain style beyond empty interiors

austereness

vssevereness

8.6

A very plain, simple style with no decoration or luxury

adds a sense of strictness in appearance or style

Antonyms

luxury

322 4.2

A great comfort from expensive things or experiences that people do not need

richness

11 3.4

A large amount of detail, color, or variety that pleases people

ornateness

7.7

A thing or style with many decorative details

How Austere

austerity

5 8.2

severeness

7.9

plainness

1 3.5

Surface Forms

severeness singular

severenesses plural

Morphology

severeness = severe (transparent) = severe + ness

A standard nominalization: adjective 'severe' + '-ness' yields the noun meaning 'the quality of being severe', which is directly predictable.

Etymology

Severeness comes from the Latin word severus, which means 'serious' or 'strict', and is the same root as severe and severity. So a 'severe' style is plain and strict in look, which is why severeness can mean a simple, undecorated appearance.