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Adjective
/əˈsetik/,
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Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons,
  1. Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
    • - an ascetic life of prayer, fasting, and manual labor
    • - a narrow, humorless, ascetic face
Noun
  1. A person who practices such self-discipline and abstention

  1. abstainer: someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  2. pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline; "ascetic practices"
  3. practicing great self-denial; "Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it"- William James; "a desert nomad's austere life"; "a spartan diet"; "a spartan existence"
  4. (ascetically) in an ascetic manner; "she lived ascetically in a small house all by herself"
  5. (asceticism) the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
  6. (asceticism) austerity: the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
  7. Asceticism (from the ἄσκησις, áskēsis, "exercise" or "training" in the sense of athletic training) describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures often with the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals . ...
  8. One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence; Of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure
  9. (Asceticism) practice of self-denial through various means for the attainment of spiritual and intellectual fulfillment.
  10. (ASCETICISM) the ethical view that holiness or purity is achieved by mandatory abstinence from bodily comforts and material pleasures (e.g., food, alcohol, sleep, sex, money)
  11. (ASCETICISM) (from Gr. askesis, "athlete") A life of struggle—the crucifixion of the desires of the flesh, through a life of prayer, fasting, and self-denial. Through asceticism the Christian fights temptation to sin and thereby grows in spiritual strength. ...
  12. (Asceticism) A method of altering the state of one's consciousness through the avoidance of comfort and pleasure; when extreme, may become masochism.
  13. (Asceticism) A soteriological path of self-denial or self-mortification.
  14. (Asceticism) Originally a Greek tradition, asceticism is the science of disciplining the mind and body in order to gain true self-knowledge.  This includes exercising restraint in physical matters and living a lifestyle of little material wealth.
  15. (Asceticism) The art of getting more life with less stuff, a practice of restraint which is increasingly rare in a consumer society that promotes self-indulgence more than self-discipline.
  16. (Asceticism) The belief that a conflict exists between one's body and spirit. By renouncing the needs and desires of the body, one can attain a higher spirituality. This is concept is found in many religions and faith groups, from Christianity to Native American spirituality.
  17. (Asceticism) The theory that the only means open to man for attaining complete quietude, contentment and happiness is to renounce all earthly concerns and worldly things in preparation for eternal bliss. Only an ascetic may reproach liberalism for advancing the outward material welfare of men.
  18. (Asceticism) To dream of asceticism, denotes that you will cultivate strange principles and views, rendering yourself fascinating to strangers, but repulsive to friends.
  19. (asceticism) A type of behavior characterized by self-denial and, sometimes, bodily mistreatment. Examples of ascetic behavior include extreme fasting, sleep deprivation, and self-flagellation. ...
  20. (asceticism) A way of life focussing on the denial of sensual pleasures as a means of fostering spiritual development. Although ascetic disciplines have long been respected in major religious traditions, they have rarely been given a sustained philosophical defense. ...
  21. (asceticism) The view that attention to the body's needs is evil, an obstacle to moral and spiritual development, and displeasing to God. According to this view, humans are urged to withdraw into an inner spiritual world to reach the good life.
  22. (asceticism) deliberate self denial of bodily pleasures, usually food and sex.
  23. (Ascetism) A lifestyle in which a person denies him/herself  worldly pleasures as a virtuous way of spiritual discipline.
  24. (Gr. "one who practices [spiritual] exercises"). Monks who have accepted a monastic life and intensively practice self discipline, meditation, and self-denial, motivated by love of God.
  25. (adj.) practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious (The priest lives an ascetic life devoid of television, savory foods, and other pleasures.)