ascetic
Of or relating to asceticsOf or relating to ascetics.
» I may be an ascetic, but I appreciate a good meal.
Я, может, и аскет, но хорошо поесть люблю. — Wezel
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2 sensesOf or relating to ascetics.
asketisch
аскети́чныйasketíčnyj
Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
Examples
7 sentencesI may be an ascetic, but I appreciate a good meal.
ruЯ, может, и аскет, но хорошо поесть люблю. — Wezel
Tom is an ascetic.
ruТом - аскет. — marafon
deTom ist ein Asket. — Rovo
He lives an ascetic lifestyle.
ruОн ведёт аскетический образ жизни. — Ivanovb
She lives an ascetic lifestyle.
ruОна ведёт аскетический образ жизни. — marafon
Tom isn't exactly an ascetic.
Translations
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Origin
First use appears c. 1646. From Medieval Latin asceticus, from Ancient Greek ἀσκητικός (asFirst use appears c. 1646. From Medieval Latin asceticus, from Ancient Greek ἀσκητικός (askētikós), from ἀσκητής (askētḗs, “monk, hermit”), from ἀσκέω (askéō, “to exercise”).
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Forms
more ascetic, most ascetic| Comparative | more ascetic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most ascetic Lesson |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
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