(adj) practicing great self-denial; - William James, Syn. spartan, ascetical, austere, Example: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
(adj) unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; - H.G.Wells, Syn. spartan, Example:a parent severe to the pitch of hostility; a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien; a strict disciplinarian; a Spartan upbringing
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n. 1. an artificial sweetener containing an aspartic acid peptide, (C14H18N2O5); it is 160 times sweeter than sucrose (cane sugar) and is used as a calorie-free sweetener. Chemically it is N-L-α-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester. It is sold also under the trade name Equal. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
a. [ L. Spartanus. ] Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Sparta; figuratively, a person of great courage and fortitude. [ 1913 Webster ]