ascetic

🇺🇸 /əˈsetɪk/ 🇬🇧 /əˈsetɪk/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP20000
noun
R

A person who chooses to live simply and without many comforts, often for religious reasons.

The ascetic lifestyle of the monks was admired by many.

adjective
R

Relating to a simple and strict way of living, often without many comforts, for religious reasons.

He led an ascetic life, focusing on his spiritual journey rather than material possessions.

translation

n. A person who chooses to live simply and without many comforts, often for religious reasons.
adj. Relating to a simple and strict way of living, often without many comforts, for religious reasons.

Word Forms

Plural ascetics