English to English
adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
source: WordNet 3.0
- Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- a resident of Sparta
source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
- resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
Spartan courage.
source: WordNet 3.0
- unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
A parent severe to the pitch of hostility.
A hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien.
A strict disciplinarian.
A Spartan upbringing.
source: WordNet 3.0
- practicing great self-denial
Be 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
