sparterie

/spɑːrtəˈri/; French: /spɑʁteʁi/ (spär-teh-REH)

Definitions

1. noun

A spartan or austere quality, especially in relation to artistic or literary works.

“The minimalist style of the new movie had a strong sparterie to it, emphasizing the raw emotions of the characters.”

Synonyms

  • austere
  • spartanism

Antonyms

  • extravagance
  • ostentation