Defenition of the word asceticism

• Defenition of the word asceticism

  • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
  • rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
  • the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

Synonyms for the word asceticism

• • ascesis
  • austerity
  • harshness
  • nonindulgence
  • plainness
  • severity
  • simplicity
  • somberness
  • starkness

Similar words in the asceticism

• • asceticism
  • asceticism's

Hyponyms for the word asceticism

• • monasticism

Hypernyms for the word asceticism

• • doctrine
  • ism
  • philosophical system
  • philosophy
  • school of thought
  • self-control
  • self-denial
  • self-discipline

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