ascetic as a noun: - 1
as an adjective: - 1
- 2
ascetic
noun
1 ascetic
Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline.
synonym: abstainer.
Roget 955:
asceticism,
puritanism,
sabbatarianism†;
cynicism†,
austerity;
total abstinence;
nephalism†.
mortification,
maceration,
sackcloth and ashes,
flagellation;
penance
etc.
952;
fasting
etc.
956;
martyrdom.
ascetic;
anchoret†,
anchorite;
martyr;
Heautontimorumenos†;
hermit
etc.
(recluse)
893;
puritan,
sabbatarian†,
cynic,
sanyasi†,
yogi.
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Dutch: abstinent, asceet
Polish: asceta
adjective
1 ascetic
Pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline:
— Ascetic practices.
synonym: ascetical.
Polish: ascetyczny
2 ascetic
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