austere

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St David and his monks led a very simple and austere life, living off only leeks and water.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

According to the location scouts, the success of such austere settings lies in their aesthetic, practical and economic value.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

But this austere, tamped-down novel is frustratingly committed to silence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

And though the songs are austere, their performance is far from it.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

It was impossible to tell if she was old or young, but her expression was austere and compassionate, and both Will and Lyra felt as if she knew them to their hearts.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman