austere
Translation
austere, severe, plain, strict
Examples
He lived an austere life in the monastery.
He lived a simple life in the monastery.
The room was decorated in an austere style.
The room was decorated in a plain style.
Grammar Patterns
((an austere sth.)) a plain or strict (sth.) He lived an austere life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: severe, strict, plain, simple; Antonyms: ornate, luxurious, lavish
Etymology
From Greek 'austeros' meaning 'harsh, severe'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'a steer'. Imagine a tough, plain-living cowboy steering cattle on the plains.