All 3 Uses of
austere
in
Angels & Demons
- The austere commander of the Swiss Guard was a man for whom few public law enforcement officials had any affection.
Chpt 97-98 *austere = stern
- The austere simplicity of it gave him chills.†
Chpt 117-118
- Even austere.†
Chpt 135-136
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