ascetical

/ə'setik/
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ascetical

An ascetical monk meditates in a simple cell.

Definition
  1. 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.
ascetical

An ascetical monk meditates in a simple cell.

Adjective
  1. 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
  2. pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
    • ascetic practices

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