ascetic in Greek
ascetic in Greek is ασκητικός, ασκήτρια, ασκητής — ascetic means practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
ascetic in Greek
ασκητικός
Pronounced: askitikos
Of or relating to ascetics.
ασκήτρια
Pronounced: askitria
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
ασκητής
Pronounced: askitis
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
What does "ascetic" mean?
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adj Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
"The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence."
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noun A person who deliberately lives simply and denies themselves comfort or pleasure, typically for religious or philosophical reasons.
"The old hermit was known locally as an ascetic who owned almost nothing."
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ascetic in a sentence
- The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence.
- His ascetic diet ruled out sugar, alcohol, and meat entirely.
- The old hermit was known locally as an ascetic who owned almost nothing.
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What is "ascetic" in Greek?
"ascetic" in Greek is ασκητικός, ασκήτρια, ασκητής. ascetic means: Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
How do you pronounce ασκητικός?
"ascetic" in Greek is ασκητικός, pronounced "askitikos".
How do you use "ascetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence." In Greek, "ascetic" is ασκητικός, ασκήτρια, ασκητής.
Are there other ways to say "ascetic" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "ascetic": ασκητικός, ασκήτρια, ασκητής.
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