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ASCETICAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Practicing great self-denial

Example:

a spartan existence

Synonyms:

ascetic; ascetical; austere; spartan

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

abstemious (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink)

Derivation:

ascetic (someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline

Example:

ascetic practices

Synonyms:

ascetic; ascetical

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

ascetic (someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline)

Derivation:

ascetic (someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline)

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