All 5 Uses of
austere
in
The Da Vinci Code
- Silas was surprised by the austerity of the sanctuary.
Chpt 19-20 *austerity = absence of luxury, comfort, or decoration
- He looked to be about fifty, with refined features and an austere expression that left little doubt he was unamused by their presence here.†
Chpt 53-54
- As the group moved through the rectangular annex toward the archway leading into the main church, Langdon was surprised by the barren austerity.†
Chpt 83-84
- Behind Newton's recumbent body rose an austere pyramid.†
Chpt 97-98
- Teabing felt the truth come crashing down on him in excruciating austerity.†
Chpt 101-102
Definition:
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(austere) a notable absence of luxury, comfort, or decoration
or:
of a person: stern in manner; or practicing great self-denial