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English adjective: Spartan

1. Spartan of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people

2. spartan resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity


SamplesSpartan courage.


Similarresolute


Antonymsirresolute

3. spartan unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment


SamplesA parent severe to the pitch of hostility.
A hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien.
A strict disciplinarian.
A Spartan upbringing.


Synonymssevere


Similarnonindulgent, strict


Antonymsindulgent

4. spartan practicing great self-denial


SamplesBe systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it.
A desert nomad's austere life.
A spartan diet.
A spartan existence.


Synonymsascetic, ascetical, austere


Similarabstemious


Antonymsgluttonous


English noun: Spartan

1. Spartan (person) a resident of Sparta


Broader (hypernym)Greek, Hellene


Member meronymSparta









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