spartan

adjective

Definition of spartannext
as in austere
providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious accommodations on the windjammer are spartan but clean and comfortable nevertheless

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spartan
  1. austere
  2. simple
  3. no-frills
  4. stark
Adjective
  • The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • After studying art in London, Auerbach painted city scenes (mostly bomb damage and building sites) and austere portraits, which evoke the anxiety and horror of the mid-century.
    The Week UK, theweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of austere
Adjective
  • My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.
    Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • Pearl Hotel This charming 59-key inn in Bay St. Louis has a sophisticated seafood restaurant, Thorny Oyster. Where to Eat Bozo’s Too Perfect for a lunch stop in Pascagoula, this no-frills spot serves po’boys, steamers, and a loaded Bloody Mary with an oyster, shrimp, and crawfish garnish.
    Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
  • In December, Loughlin shared with Entertainment Tonight that taking on the no-frills role marked a shift in her career.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of no-frills
Adjective
  • This was in stark contrast to Obama’s unwillingness to respond after Assad had used chemical weapons in 2013.
    Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In stark contrast to shipments, unfilled orders and inventories have been persistently weak, which was also true in December.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of stark
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“Spartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spartan. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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