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Austere
aw-STEER adjective
Severe, plain, or without comfort or decoration.
Example
The room was austere, with white walls, a desk, and no photographs.
Use it when
Use austere for style, discipline, budgets, environments, or personalities marked by restraint.
Etymology
From Greek austeros, meaning harsh or bitter.
Memory cue
Picture a stern room stripped of every soft detail.
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