spartan SPAR-tuhn adjective WS #38

marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial; austere and frugal; characterized by extreme simplicity and lack of comfort or luxury; rigorously disciplined

1. The spartan apartment had white walls, basic furniture, and no decorative items or personal touches.
2. The spartan military training prepared soldiers for the harsh realities of combat conditions.
3. His spartan approach to spending money helped him save enough to buy a house within five years.
4. The monk's spartan cell contained only a bed, a desk, and a single chair for meditation.
5. Her spartan lifestyle included daily exercise, simple meals, and minimal material possessions.