asceticism English

Meaning asceticism meaning

What does asceticism mean?

asceticism

— noun rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

— noun the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

— noun (= austerity) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

Synonyms asceticism synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as asceticism?

asceticism English » English

austerity

ascesis

stoicism

nonindulgence

austereness

unrealizable

unperformable

unattainable

strict self-discipline

sternness

self-discipline

self-denial

self-control

mortification

impracticable

esp

devoutness

devotion

detachment

deed

conduct

behaviour

behavior

action

act

abstemiousness

Topics asceticism topics

What do people use asceticism to talk about?

Social behavior Behavior

Self-controlled

• What words refer to the quality of being self-controlled?
  self-control abnegation abstention abstinence asceticism constraint discipline equanimity forbearance moderation poise reserve restraint self-denial self-discipline sobriety stoicism sufferance temperance tolerance toleration

Social behavior Religion Practice religion

Fasting

• What words refer to the general practice of denying oneself something?
  asceticism