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Ascetic

Description:

An ascetic is a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from worldly pleasures, often in order to advance spiritually.

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun: A person practicing asceticism

Example Sentence: The ascetic lived in solitude meditating and fasting.

2. Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of ascetics

Example Sentence: The ascetic lifestyle involves a simple diet and minimal possessions.

3. Adjective: Severe or strict in self-discipline

Example Sentence: The monk's ascetic practices included sleeping on a hard bed and refraining from indulging in any luxuries.

4. Adjective: Plain and simple in appearance or style

Example Sentence: The ascetic design of the room complemented the minimalist aesthetic of the house.

Possible Related Products:

• Ascetic Books
• Meditation Supplies
• Spiritual Practices