Main Entry:

²Spartan

Function:

adjective

Date:

1561

1: of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece2 aoften not capitalized : marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial <a Spartan athlete> boften not capitalized : marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort <a Spartan room> c: laconic d: undaunted by pain or danger

— Spar·tan·ly adverb