Synonyms of no-frills

no-frills

adjective

ˈnō-ˈfrilz 

as in spartan

providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious

a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spartan
• simple
• austere
• unadorned
• stark
• plain
• undecorated
• unfancy
• unelaborate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• luxurious
• deluxe
• luxe
• plush
• fancy
• elaborate
• decorated
• Lucullan
• Lucullian
• adorned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of no-frills

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For those on a budget For those who drink coffee all day For espresso lovers Coffee pot alternatives For those on a budget Amazon Basic 5-cup coffee pot: $19.99 (Amazon ) The Amazon Basic five-cup coffee pot is a no-frills, ultra-affordable coffee pot, ideal for the occasional coffee drinker. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025

Aldi stores are more no-frills than Winn-Dixie stores and are typically smaller. —Dave Berman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

The First Checking from Axos Bank caters to parents seeking a simple, no-frills debit card for their kids aged 13 to 17, while also earning interest. —Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025