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
The austere institution southwest of Tokyo was set up by the founder of consumer-electronics giant Panasonic to nurture future leaders who, like Takaichi, didn’t have the privileged background typical of Japanese politicians.
According to the location scouts, the success of such austere settings lies in their aesthetic, practical and economic value.
From Barron's
And though the songs are austere, their performance is far from it.
From Salon
A traditional New England Republican who cut an almost austere figure on and off the bench, Souter joined the court in 1990.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
