1a : stern and cold in appearance or manner an austere Puritan. b : somber, grave an austere critic. 2 : morally strict : ascetic. 3 : markedly simple or unadorned an austere office an austere style of writing.

What is the meaning of austerely beautiful?

in a way that is very simple or plain, without decoration or unnecessary details: Her dress was simple and austerely elegant. The book is austerely but beautifully illustrated.

Is Austere a bad word?

The adjective austere is used to describe something or someone stern or without any decoration. You wouldn't want someone to describe you or your home as austere. Austere is not usually a positive word because it means that a person or a thing isn't pleasurable.