aus·tere 
/ɑˈstiɚ/ adjective
/ɑˈstiɚ/ adjective [more austere; most austere] 1 : simple or plain : not fancy
▪ They choose austere furnishings for the office. ▪ He was known for his austere style of writing. 2 of a person : having a serious and unfriendly quality
▪ Her father was an austere [=stern, unapproachable] figure. 3 : having few pleasures : simple and harsh
▪ They lived an austere life in the country.
▪ They choose austere furnishings for the office. ▪ He was known for his austere style of writing.
▪ Her father was an austere [=stern, unapproachable] figure.
▪ They lived an austere life in the country.
— aus·tere·ly adverb
▪ an austerely furnished office
▪ an austerely furnished office
