
austere
/ɔˈstɪɹ/
severe or strict in appearance; having no comforts
austere in a sentence
“The austere design emphasized function over form.”
Origin of austere
Greek austeros harsh, severe, bitter (originally referring to taste, making the tongue dry)
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