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ascetic
- /əˈsɛ.tɪk/
Rhymes with -ɛtɪk
Where it comes from
First use appears c. 1646. From Medieval Latin asceticus, from Ancient Greek ἀσκητικός (askētikós), from ἀσκητής (askētḗs, “monk, hermit”), from ἀσκέω (askéō, “to exercise”).
adjective more ascetic · most ascetic · ascetick
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Of or relating to ascetics.
Similar: ascetical
- Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure. In a word, the stern, ascetic rigor of the temple discipline, which had been so long exchanged for prodigal and licentious indulgence, seemed at once to have revived at Templestowe under the severe eye of Lucas Beaumanoir.
noun ascetics · ascetick
- One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence. First, the technical terms used to signify hindu ascetics, hermits, mendicants and some related terms are analysed in their religious meaning with the view of avoiding a good deal of confusion that exists in such studies.
Translations
Talk about this word "ascetic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/ascetic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. ascetic. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/ascetic "ascetic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/ascetic.Cite this
@misc{ascetic_2026,
title = {ascetic},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ascetic},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
