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were austere
adjective
Grim or severe in manner or appearance
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The carriages were austere and dusty.
Conditions here were austere, but improving daily.
Its sunglasses were austere, with just a hint of cheekiness.
The photos and text were austere and harrowing.
The interval drink options were austere: water or fruit juice.
Conditions were austere; the family ate meat only on holidays.
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Right now, they are austere.
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Where Sullivan is ornate, Ando is austere.
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