austere

Example Sentences

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St David and his monks led a very simple and austere life, living off only leeks and water.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

She expressed approval of the conditions - warm even in the sub-zero temperatures that Denmark was experiencing, but basic bordering on austere.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

According to the location scouts, the success of such austere settings lies in their aesthetic, practical and economic value.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

And though the songs are austere, their performance is far from it.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

It was so plain and austere, very different from most West Side houses, with their gaudy furniture and show-off decorations.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat