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ascetic
/əˈsɛtɪk/
adjective
ascetyczny
Also
surowy(m)
Definition
Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Examples
He lived an ascetic life, denying himself all luxuries.
Prowadził ascetyczne życie, odmawiając sobie wszelkich luksusów.
The monk followed a strict ascetic regimen.
Mnich przestrzegał surowego, ascetycznego reżimu.
Synonyms
Collocations
ascetic lifeascetic practicesascetic discipline
noun
asceta
Definition
A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.
Examples
The old man was a true ascetic, living on bread and water.
Starszy mężczyzna był prawdziwym ascetą, żyjąc na chlebie i wodzie.
Many spiritual leaders are ascetics.
Wielu przywódców duchowych to asceci.
Collocations
religious asceticspiritual ascetic
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