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ASCETIC
- is a formal word used to describe people or things that are markedly simple and restrained in appearance, manner, or attitude.
- practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
- not allowing oneself luxuries or pleasures
- person who is ascetic
- stere in appearance, manner, or attitude
- one who practices extreme self-denial for religious reasons [n ASCETICS] : ASCETICAL [adj]
- one who practices self-denial for religious reasons [n -S]