Definition of Ascetic
Ascetic
as·ce·tic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Practicing self-denial and austerity, often for religious or spiritual reasons.
e.g. The ascetic monk lived a simple life, renouncing worldly pleasures.
(adjective)
stern, simple, and devoid of pleasure, austere in nature, attitude, or appearance;
e.g. He lived in an ascetic hut with very minimal comforts.
(noun)
a person who lives a simple, sparse, and reclusive life, characterized by strict self-discipline and abstinence from indulgence, often for religious reasons;
e.g. He became an ascetic, living in the woods and spending his life in prayer and meditation.
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