austere
Translation
severe, strict, plain, simple
Examples
He was an austere man with a strict moral code.
He was an austere man with a strict moral code.
They lived an austere life in the monastery.
They lived an austere life in the monastery.
The church had an austere, simple design.
The church had an austere, simple design.
Grammar Patterns
an austere ((noun)) a severe or plain (noun) He was an austere man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: severe, strict, plain, simple; Antonyms: luxurious, ornate, extravagant
Etymology
From Greek 'austeros', meaning 'harsh, rough, bitter'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'stern'. An austere person is often stern and strict. An austere room is plain and without decoration.