ascetic
0 antonyms and opposites of ascetic, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
How to use ascetic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek askētikos, "given to exercise or training," from askein ("to exercise, train") — originally describing the rigorous training of an athlete before it came to mean spiritual self-discipline.
Full origin of ascetic →Frequently asked questions
What does “ascetic” mean?
The word “ascetic” means practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons. In plain terms, someone (or something) marked by deliberate self-denial — few possessions, few comforts, strict discipline.
How do you pronounce “ascetic”?
“Ascetic” is pronounced uh-SEH-tihk (/əˈsɛ.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “ascetic” in a sentence?
Here is “ascetic” used in a sentence: “The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence.”
What part of speech is “ascetic”?
Depending on how it is used, “ascetic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “ascetic” come from?
The word “ascetic” comes from Greek. From Greek askētikos, "given to exercise or training," from askein ("to exercise, train") — originally describing the rigorous training of an athlete before it came to mean spiritual self-discipline.
How many meanings does “ascetic” have?
“Ascetic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.