Austere
Adjectiveकठोर
Definition
Severe or strict in manner or attitude; lacking comfort or luxury.
Contextual Sentence: "The monastery was an austere place, devoid of any modern comforts."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Austere sounds like 'austerity'—think of strict, no-frills living.
Synonyms
stern
rigorous
ascetic
Antonyms
lenient
luxurious
indulgent