Main Entry: ²Spartan

Function: adjective

Date: 1561

1 : of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece
2 a often not capitalized : marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial <a Spartan athlete> b often 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