ascetical
/ə'setik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Practicing great self-denial: Characterized by or involving severe self-discipline, abstention from indulgence, and often a simple, austere lifestyle, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
- Pertaining to rigorous self-discipline: Relating to the principles, practices, or characteristics of an ascetic.
Usage
- The word "ascetical" describes a lifestyle, practice, or person that is extremely disciplined and abstains from physical pleasures and comforts.
- It is often used in religious, philosophical, or historical contexts to describe monks, hermits, or spiritual practices.
- It is synonymous with "ascetic" as an adjective. "Ascetical" is a less common variant but is used identically.
Examples
- The monk followed an ascetical life of prayer, fasting, and solitude.
- Her ascetical practices included sleeping on a hard floor and eating only simple foods.
- The philosophy promoted an ascetical approach to material possessions.
Advanced Usage
- Ascetical theology: A branch of theology that deals with the practice of spiritual disciplines and the pursuit of perfection.
- He studied ascetical theology to understand the path of spiritual discipline.
Variants and Related Words
- Ascetic (adj/n): The more common form, with identical meanings as an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a person who practices severe self-discipline.
- He lived like an ascetic in a small cabin.
- Asceticism (n): The doctrine or practice of being ascetic; severe self-discipline.
- The asceticism of the ancient philosophers was well-known.
Synonyms
- Austere: Severely simple or strict.
- Spartan: Marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of comfort.
- Abstemious: Sparing in consumption of food and drink.
- Self-denying: Involving the restraint of one's own desires.
Antonyms
- Hedonistic: Pursuing pleasure and self-indulgence.
- Luxurious: Characterized by luxury and comfort.
- Indulgent: Characterized by yielding to one's desires.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Ascetical life: A life dedicated to spiritual discipline and renunciation.
- He devoted himself to the ascetical life.
- Ascetical exercises: Practices such as fasting, vigils, and meditation undertaken for spiritual growth.
- The retreat focused on ascetical exercises.
Adjective
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practicing great self-denial
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Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it- William James
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a desert nomad's austere life
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a spartan diet
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a spartan existence
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pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
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ascetic practices
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