Austere | Mean of austere in English Dictionary
/ɑˈstiɚ/
- simple or plain
- They choose austere furnishings for the office.
- He was known for his austere style of writing.
- having a serious and unfriendly quality
- Her father was an austere [=stern, unapproachable] figure.
- having few pleasures
- They lived an austere life in the country.