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/
Korean meaning: 금욕적인, 수행자의
Korean pronunciation: 어**세**틱
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
An ascetic monk chooses simple rice over luxurious food
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While luxury seems pathetic, the ascetic finds true aesthetic!
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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.
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“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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