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austere
01
simple in design or style and lacking embellishments
Examples
The office was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture and a monochromatic color scheme.
The monk 's cell was austere, furnished only with a simple bed and a small wooden table.
02
showing strict discipline and restraint, especially in avoiding luxury or comfort
Examples
He lived an austere life, rejecting all material comforts.
The monk 's austere habits included fasting and silence.
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austerely
austereness
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