Spartan

usgb/ˈspɑːrtn/
adjective

Very simple, plain, and avoiding comfort.

He lived a very spartan life, sleeping on a hard wooden floor.
Visual representation of "spartan" - Very simple, plain, and avoiding comfort.

Often appears as...

  • spartan lifestyle
  • spartan accommodation
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Plain Living

Emphasizes a lifestyle focused on necessities, without luxuries or excess.

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Their spartan living room had only a few chairs and a table.
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Minimalist Aesthetics

Indicates an aesthetic preference for simplicity and minimalism in design and decoration.

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The spartan hotel room appealed to minimalists with its clean lines and lack of clutter.
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Discomfort Noted

Suggests an element of discomfort or austerity by choice or necessity.

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Despite the cold, he maintained a spartan routine of morning swims.
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