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Ascetic
01
a person who lives a strict life and avoids physical pleasures, particularly due to religious beliefs
Examples
As an ascetic, she rejected worldly comforts and dedicated herself entirely to prayer.
ascetic
01
following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons
Examples
The monk led an ascetic life, dedicating himself to prayer and renouncing worldly pleasures.
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