austere

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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

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

The grim economic outlook means that for many Palestinian Christians, even though there are now public events as well as religious services, it will be an austere Christmas.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

As she patted the dog’s head, bending with native grace before his young and austere master, I saw a glow rise to that master’s face.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë