ascetic uh-SET-ik adjective noun WS #4

characterized by strict self-denial and abstention from indulgence, often for spiritual or religious reasons

1. She adopted an ascetic diet, avoiding all forms of luxury and indulgence.
2. His ascetic lifestyle included sleeping on a hard floor and eating only one meal per day.
3. The ascetic practices of the religious order impressed visitors to the monastery.
4. The monk led an ascetic life, dedicating himself to prayer and meditation.
5. Their ascetic quarters contained only the most basic furnishings.

a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons

1. Throughout history, many ascetics have renounced worldly possessions to pursue spiritual goals.
2. He lived as an ascetic in the mountains for a decade.
3. The ancient text described the lives of famous ascetics and their insights.
4. The young man aspired to become an ascetic after being inspired by religious teachings.
5. The ascetic spent years in solitude, seeking enlightenment through meditation.