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austere
01
simple in design or style and lacking embellishments
02
describing a lifestyle that is simple without being enjoyable or pleasing
03
having a serious, unfriendly, or rigid manner
Example
The monk’s cell was austere, furnished only with a simple bed and a small wooden table.
The office was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture and a monochromatic color scheme.
The institutional building was built in an austere style, emphasizing functionality over decoration.
The artist’s work was noted for its austere beauty, focusing on pure form and subtlety rather than elaborate detail.
The architect’s design for the new library was intentionally austere, reflecting a modern and functional approach.
