asceticism

noun
UK: /əˈsetɪsɪzəm/
US: /əˈsetɪsɪzəm/

  1. A way of life without physical pleasures.

    1. His asceticism meant no TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. The monk's life of asceticism involved simple living and constant prayer. [ ] [ ]

  2. The practice of severe self-discipline, abstaining from indulgence for religious or spiritual reasons.

    1. Her asceticism was driven by faith. [ ] [ ]
    2. Through years of dedicated asceticism, the guru sought enlightenment and inner peace. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

self-denial abstinence austerity self-discipline

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "asceticism" in English means: A way of life without physical pleasures., The practice of severe self-discipline, abstaining from indulgence for religious or spiritual reasons..

The phonetic transcription of "asceticism" is /əˈsetɪsɪzəm/ in British English and /əˈsetɪsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asceticism": self-denial, abstinence, austerity, self-discipline.

Example usage of "asceticism": "His asceticism meant no TV.". More examples on the page.