All ascetic synonyms
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A a adj ascetic
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- spartan — Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spɑrˈtæn ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- abstemious — Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.
- puritanical — very strict in moral or religious matters, often excessively so; rigidly austere.
- strict — characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals.
- abstaining — to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually followed by from): to abstain from eating meat.
adjective ascetic
- frugal — economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
- severe — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- self-denying — the sacrifice of one's own desires; unselfishness.
noun ascetic
- abstainer — a person who abstains from something regarded as improper or unhealthy, especially the drinking of alcoholic beverages.
- celibate — Someone who is celibate does not marry or have sex, because of their religious beliefs.
- puritan — a member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline: during part of the 17th century the Puritans became a powerful political party.
- penitent — feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite.