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Synonyms of spartan

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Another word for spartan is simple. Other synonyms of spartan are plain, severe, bare, quiet and modest.

Synonyms and similar words for spartan

adjectiveLacking in decoration and luxury.

  • plainOrdinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
  • simpleUncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
  • austereLacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.
  • bareHaving no decoration.
  • chasteSynonym of austere, plain, unextravagant, particularly demure, sexually discreet.
  • inornateNot ornate.
  • modestIntending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
  • quietNot showy; undemonstrative.
  • severeSober, plain in appearance, austere.
  • unadornedHaving no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple.
  • unembellishedPlain, unadorned, or simple.
  • unextravagantNot extravagant.
  • unornamentedNot ornamented; without ornament.
  • undeckedUnadorned.
  • ungarnishedNot garnished.
  • untrimmedNot adorned with trimmings.
  • unvarnishedNatural, unmodified, unembellished, not exaggerated.

Meaning of spartan

  1. adjective Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial.
  2. adjective Resolute in the face of danger or adversity.
  3. adjective Lacking in decoration and luxury.

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Questions about synonyms of spartan

What is another word for spartan?
Spartan has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as simple, plain, severe, bare, quiet, modest, austere and unadorned.
What does spartan mean?
Spartan means austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial.

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