Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ascetical
Adjective
/əˈsɛtɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.
Examples
- Her ascetical lifestyle was admired by many who sought spiritual enlightenment.
- The ascetical practices of the monks include fasting and meditation.
Meaning
Ascetical refers to a lifestyle characterized by self-denial and the avoidance of physical pleasures, often for spiritual or religious reasons.
Synonyms
- Self-denying
- Stern
- Abstemious
- Austere
