ascetic — characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsetɪk/
Example Sentences
- His ascetic diet consisted of only bread and water, making his friends worry he'd become a human raisin.
- The ascetic philosopher rejected all material possessions except his favorite coffee mug.
- She adopted an ascetic approach to social media, checking it only once a week.
ascetic
ADJECTIVE[/əˈsetɪk/]
characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence
The ascetic monk lives with only a robe, a bowl, and silence.
Ask ethic! The ascetic asks what's ethical, rejecting all pleasures!
While luxury seems pathetic, the ascetic finds true aesthetic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'asketes' meaning 'athlete' or 'one who practices.' Ancient Greek athletes practiced strict discipline and self-denial to prepare for competitions, which evolved into the religious meaning of extreme self-discipline.
Breakdown
asketes (Greek: one who exercises/practices) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“His ascetic diet consisted of only bread and water, making his friends worry he'd become a human raisin.”
“The ascetic philosopher rejected all material possessions except his favorite coffee mug.”
“She adopted an ascetic approach to social media, checking it only once a week.”
“The ascetic writer lived in a cabin with no WiFi, which was either very disciplined or very tragic.”
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