They doubtless had the common vices of the rich and proud; but many of them were virtuous, patriotic, incorruptible, almost austere in morals, dignified and intellectual, whom everybody respected,men like Cato, Brutus, Cassius, Cicero, and others.

He became as austere as Lanfranc.

More austere than Bossuet or Fénelon at the court of Louis XIV., he was as accomplished, and even more learned than they.

I had been feeling pretty austere about the man all day, and I'll tell you why.

The circuit was never dull when Platt was present; but there was one trait in his character as an advocate that judges always profess to disapprove ofhe loved popular applause, and his singularly bold and curious mode of cross-examination sometimes brought him both rebuke and hearty laughter from the most austere of judges.

I remember how you used to reproach me because I was austere with women and proud with men.

His life became too austere for his brother monks, and they compelled him to leave this aristocratic abbey.

He looked very beautiful and austere to Sylvia.