Asceticism

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-23-2012

asceticism
noun1

the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state2

the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)[syn: austerity]3

rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

07-23-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Asceticism asceticism noun1the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state2the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)[syn: austerity]3rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint