Definition of Austere
without any decoration; strict and serious in manner
Examples of Austere in a sentence
Even though she appeared austere, my teacher was a very kind woman. 🔊
The soft candlelight made the room’s décor less austere. 🔊
Lacking personal touches, the couple’s formal living room was quite austere. 🔊
Although the furnishings in the house were beautifully designed, they were austere in appearance. 🔊
Without any decorations, the Christmas tree looked austere. 🔊
Because the dark house looked austere on Halloween night, most trick-or-treaters avoided it altogether. 🔊
Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery. 🔊
When he thought no one was watching, the austere palace guard would smile at the small children. 🔊
A monk chooses to live an austere life because of his religious beliefs. 🔊
The painting of the isolated farmhouse was austere in its plainness. 🔊
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