asceticism

/ə'setisizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint: The practice of severe self-discipline, typically for religious or spiritual reasons, by abstaining from physical pleasures and comforts.
    • The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures): The quality or characteristic of someone who lives a very simple life, avoiding luxury and indulgence.
    • The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state: A philosophical or religious principle that teaches that giving up material comforts leads to greater spiritual or mental development.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The monk's life was one of extreme asceticism, involving fasting and long hours of meditation.
    • Her asceticism was evident in her sparse apartment and simple diet.
    • The philosophy of asceticism teaches that true happiness comes from within, not from possessions.
Advanced Usage
  • "To practice asceticism": To actively engage in a lifestyle of self-denial.
    • He practiced asceticism for a decade in a remote monastery.
  • "A life of asceticism": A lifestyle characterized by self-discipline and renunciation.
    • The hermit chose a life of asceticism in the desert.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ascetic (n/adj): A person who practices severe self-discipline; or, characteristic of such a practice.
    • The ascetic lived on a diet of bread and water.
    • His ascetic lifestyle was admired by his followers.
  • Ascetically (adv): In a manner characterized by self-denial.
    • He lived ascetically, owning almost nothing.
Synonyms
  • Self-denial: The act of refusing to indulge one's own desires.
  • Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something.
  • Austerity: Sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme plainness and simplicity.
  • Mortification: The action of subduing one's bodily desires.
Related Phrases
  • "The asceticism of the desert fathers": A historical reference to the early Christian monks who lived in deserts practicing extreme self-denial.
    • The asceticism of the desert fathers has influenced Christian monastic traditions for centuries.
Noun
  1. rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
  2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
  3. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

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