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View usage for: (spɑːʳtən) adjectiveA spartan lifestyle or existence is very simple or strict, with no luxuries. Their spartan lifestyle prohibits a fridge or a phone. Felicity's bedroom was spartan but functional. Spartan in British English (ˈspɑːtən) adjective1. of or relating to Sparta or its citizens 2. (sometimes not capital) very strict or austere a Spartan upbringing 3. (sometimes not capital) possessing courage and resolve noun5. (sometimes not capital) a disciplined or brave person 6. a Canadian variety of eating apple Derived forms Spartanism (ˈSpartanˌism) noun Spartan in American English (ˈspɑrtən) adjective1. of ancient Sparta or its people or culture 2. like or characteristic of the Spartans, who were famous for being warlike, brave, stoical, severe, frugal, and highly disciplined 3. not luxurious or ornate; plain; austere Spartan furnishings noun4. a person born or living in Sparta 5. a person with Spartan traits Derived forms Spartanism (ˈSpartanˌism) noun Word lists withSpartan apple In other languagesspartan British English: spartan ADJECTIVE A spartan lifestyle or existence is very simple or strict, with no luxuries. Their spartan lifestyle prohibits a fridge or a phone. - American English: spartan
- Brazilian Portuguese: espartano
- Chinese: 简朴的
- European Spanish: espartano
- French: spartiate
- German: spartanisch
- Italian: spartano
- Japanese: 質素な
- Korean: 스파르타식의
- European Portuguese: espartano
- Latin American Spanish: espartano
Definition (of a way of life) strict or simple and with no luxuries Their spartan lifestyle prohibits a fridge or a phone. Synonyms frugal disciplined bleak self-denying bare-bones Additional synonymsDefinition taking very little alcohol or food They want to live a quiet, abstemious life. Synonyms temperate, sparing, moderate, sober, austere, frugal, ascetic, self-denying, abstinent, continentDefinition rigidly abstinent and self-denying priests practising an ascetic life Synonyms self-denying, severe, plain, harsh, stern, rigorous, austere, Spartan, self-disciplined, celibate, puritanical, frugal, abstemious, abstinentDefinition exceptionally severe or unusual The scheme was rejected as being too extreme. Synonyms severe, radical, strict, harsh, stern, rigid, dire, drastic, uncompromising, unbending- sparkling
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Additional synonymsDefinition without adornment a plain grey stone house, distinguished by its unspoilt simplicityHer dress was plain, but it hung well on her. Synonyms unadorned, simple, basic, severe, pure, bare, modest, stark, restrained, muted, discreet, austere, spartan, unfussy, unvarnished, unembellished, unornamented, unpatterned, bare-bones Definition harsh, strict, or severe rigorous military training Synonyms strict, hard, firm, demanding, challenging, tough, severe, exacting, harsh, stern, rigid, stringent, austere, inflexibleDefinition serious in appearance or manner wearing her felt hats and severe grey suits Synonyms plain, simple, austere, classic, restrained, functional, Spartan, ascetic, unadorned, unfussy, unembellished, bare-bones Definition difficult and often unpleasant He said stern measures would be taken against the criminals. Synonyms strict, harsh, rigorous, hard, cruel, grim, rigid, relentless, drastic, authoritarian, austere, inflexible, unrelenting, unyielding, unsparingDefinition (of a punishment, etc.) harsh or severe French privacy laws are very strict. Synonyms severe, harsh, stern, firm, rigid, rigorous, stringent, austereDefinition requiring strict attention to rules or detail Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world. Synonyms strict, tough, rigorous, demanding, binding, tight, severe, exacting, rigid, inflexible |