adjective
- having a plain and simple appearance or style; without decoration or luxury
- strict or severe in manner, attitude, or expression
- having few pleasures or comforts; harsh or difficult
Examples
- The monastery had an austere interior with bare walls and simple furniture.
- Her austere expression showed she was not pleased with our behavior.
- The family lived an austere lifestyle, avoiding unnecessary expenses.
- The judge’s austere demeanor intimidated everyone in the courtroom.
- The austere mountain landscape was both beautiful and forbidding.
- His austere office contained only a desk, chair, and filing cabinet.