Like other communications equipment companies, Nortel is suffering from a decline in sales and a relatively austere financing climate.

This relatively austere house, with its rigorous emphasis on modernity, was anathema to Hollywood Regency style.

Even while the success of O&Y made them one of the world's richest families they continued to live relatively austere lives.

North and south facades are relatively austere expanses punctuated with windows.

In contrast, the interior is relatively austere.

A trio of tart, relatively austere sorbets, served in layers, was more my speed.

As for comfort, as the century progressed, so did luxury, although Cunard Lines remained relatively austere.

The $47 billion budget approved in April was relatively austere.

Although relatively austere, the wine has nice structure and tastes like a mouthful of ripe raspberries.

One relatively austere variation, made with broth instead of cream, can complement a more elaborate meat dish.