ascetic

/ɐsˈɛtɪk/

/əˈsɛtɪk/

Ascetic

someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline

synonyms : abstainer

ascetic

following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons

synonyms : ascetical

practicing great self-denial

synonyms : ascetical

Examples

1. As a matter of fact, the conditions are very ascetic.

2. Ascetic monasticism of the extreme sort is all over the place.

3. It is ascetic, all right.

4. Some people have a very ascetic diet.