HyperDic: asceticism

English > 3 senses of the word asceticism:
NOUNcognitionasceticismthe doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
attributeasceticism, austerity, nonindulgencethe trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
actasceticism, ascesisrigorous / rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
English > asceticism: 3 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.
Broaderdoctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ismA belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Spanishascetismo
Catalanascetisme
English > asceticism: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
Synonymsausterity, nonindulgence
Narrowermonasticismasceticism as a form of religious life
Broaderself-discipline, self-denialThe trait of practicing self discipline
Spanishascética, ascetismo, austeridad, nonindulgence
Catalanascetisme, austeritat, nonindulgence
English > asceticism: 3 senses > noun 3, act
Meaningrigorous / rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
Synonymascesis
Broaderself-denial, self-discipline, self-controlThe act of denying yourself
Spanishascesis, ascética, ascetismo

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