Of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure
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"
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"
In the early church, one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life, characterized by devotion, extreme self-denial, and self-mortification; a hermit; a recluse; hence, one who practices extreme rigor and self-denial in religious things
pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline; "ascetic practices
\uh-SET-ik\, noun: One who renounces material comforts and practices extreme self-denial, especially as an act of religious devotion
An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs. An ascetic is someone who is ascetic. living without any physical pleasures or comforts, especially for religious reasons (asketikos, from asketes , from askein )
(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