Minimalist Lifestyle

noun a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention

adjective characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention

• The ascetic monk lived a simple life devoted to prayer and meditation.
• My friend is trying to live an ascetic lifestyle by giving up all material possessions.
• Some people think being ascetic is just plain weird.
• The minimalist decor gave the room an ascetic feel.

noun a thing that is absolutely essential or indispensable

adjective basic or fundamental

• It is important to focus on the bare necessities when creating a budget.
• When camping, make sure you pack the bare necessities like food, water, and a tent.
• I only brought the bare necessities to the party - just my phone and some cash.
• In times of crisis, we realize that the bare necessities of life are all we truly need.

noun a person from or characteristic of Sparta or its way of life

adjective referring to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, known for its disciplined and austere way of life

• The Spartan warriors were known for their discipline and bravery in battle.
• My friend has a Spartan workout routine that he follows every day.
• I can't believe you're living in such a Spartan apartment, it's practically empty!
• Her Spartan approach to managing her finances helped her save a lot of money.

noun the quality or state of being thrifty; frugality in the expenditure of money or resources

• Her thriftiness was evident in the way she carefully budgeted and saved every penny.
• I admire your thriftiness when it comes to finding great deals and discounts.
• His thriftiness game is on point - he knows all the best places to score cheap stuff.
• The thriftiness of nature is seen in how every resource is efficiently used and recycled in the ecosystem.

adjective describing something that is easy or not requiring much effort or skill

• The task was quite undemanding and required minimal effort.
• The job was undemanding, so I finished it quickly.
• I love undemanding gigs because they're so chill.
• His undemanding nature made him easy to get along with.

noun a small collection of essential clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of outfits

• A capsule wardrobe is a carefully curated collection of essential clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of outfits.
• I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe because it makes getting dressed in the morning so much easier.
• Having a capsule wardrobe is like having a closet full of go-to outfits that never fail.
• Creating a capsule wardrobe is like simplifying your life by focusing on quality over quantity when it comes to clothing.