ascetic
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- ascetick (obsolete)
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek ἀσκητικός (askētikos), from ἀσκητής (askētēs, “monk, hermit”), from ἀσκέω (askeō, “I exercise”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
ascetic (comparative more ascetic, superlative most ascetic)
- Of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
- Sir Walter Scott
- The stern ascetic rigor of the Temple discipline.
- Sir Walter Scott
Translations [edit]
related to Ascetics
Noun [edit]
ascetic (plural ascetics)
- One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
Translations [edit]
devotee to the practice of self-denial
