Meaning of the word ascetic in English
What does ascetic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ascetic
US /əˈset̬.ɪk/
UK /əˈset.ɪk/
Adjective
avoiding physical pleasures and living a simple life, often for religious reasons:
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They live a very ascetic life.
Noun
someone who lives an ascetic life, often for religious reasons:
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He lived as an ascetic.