austero 121
austere , ra . ( Of the lat. )(do austerus, and this of the Gr. to? st?). 1. adj. Severus, rigorously adjusted to the standards of morality. 2. adj. Sobrio, morigerado, simple, without any fanfare. 3. adj. sour, astringent and harsh taste. 4. adj. retired, mortified and penitent.