austere

very plain and simple, with no luxury

सादा, कठोर

Usage

Examples

Gandhi led an austere life with very few things.

The monk's room was austere: a mat and a lamp.

Common mistake

The austere hotel had gold taps and a marble pool.

The luxurious hotel had gold taps and a marble pool.

Austere means plain; luxury is its opposite.

Remember: Austere: strict, plain, nothing extra.