ascetic (어**세**틱) — 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
Ask ethic! The ascetic asks what's ethical, rejecting all pleasures!
While luxury seems pathetic, the ascetic finds true aesthetic!
🎤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.
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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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