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spartanmarked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɑːrtən/

Korean meaning: 단순하고 검소하며 사치나 편안함을 피하는

Korean pronunciation: **스파**턴

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's spartan apartment had one chair, one cup, and seventeen cats.
  • The billionaire's surprisingly spartan office contained only a desk and a motivational poster that said 'Money isn't everything.'
  • The research station in Antarctica provides only spartan accommodations.

spartan

ADJECTIVE

//ˈspɑːrtən//

marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort

spartan concept
💡 Concept

a monk sits peacefully on a simple wooden stool beside his plain sleeping mat. He holds a basic wooden bowl while looking content with his minimal belongings. The cell contains only absolute necessities: the sleeping mat, one folded blanket, and a small water pitcher. Everything luxurious or comfortable has been deliberately avoided in favor of basic survival items. Another monk peers through the doorway, nodding approvingly at the sparse living conditions. The stark stone walls emphasize the complete absence of decoration or comfort. marked simplicity, frugality, and avoidance of luxury and comfort

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈspɑːrtən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspɑːtən/

🌳Etymology

RootSparta
Suffix--an

Origin

From Sparta, the ancient Greek city-state famous for its austere military culture and disciplined lifestyle. The Spartans were known for their strict, simple living and rejection of luxury.

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🎵Rhyme

tartanmartin
tartan
martin

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's spartan apartment had one chair, one cup, and seventeen cats.

😄 Fun example

The billionaire's surprisingly spartan office contained only a desk and a motivational poster that said 'Money isn't everything.'

The research station in Antarctica provides only spartan accommodations.

😄 Fun example

His spartan approach to vacation planning involved bringing only a toothbrush and a credit card.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

austereasceticfrugalminimaliststark

Antonyms

luxuriouslavishopulent

Related

disciplinedrigorousstoicutilitarian