- Original: αὐστηρός - Transliteration: Austeros - Phonetic: ow-stay-ros' - Definition: 1. of mind and manners: harsh, rough, rigid - Origin: from a (presumed) derivative of the same as G109 (meaning blown) - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Adjective - Strong's: From a (presumed) derivative of the same as G109 (meaning blown); rough (properly as a gale) that is (figuratively) severe: - austere.