1. A minimalist, simple, and unadorned physical environment characterized by lack of decoration, luxury, or comfort
The monastery featured austere spaces with bare walls and minimal furnishings.
O mosteiro apresentava espaços austeros com paredes nuas e móveis mínimos.
2. A stark or severely simple room or area, often reflecting discipline, asceticism, or functional design
The artist's studio was an austere space devoted entirely to work.
O estúdio do artista era um espaço austero dedicado inteiramente ao trabalho.