Associations to the word «Asceticism»
Noun
- Creativity
- Desire
- Cult
- Nun
- Sin
- Generosity
- Protestant
- Poverty
- Awe
- Communion
- Pleasure
- Flesh
- Orthodox
- Tendency
- Zeal
- Scripture
- Jerome
- Guru
- Lust
- Christian
- Creed
- Gandhi
- Follower
- Ra
- Augustine
- Calvin
- Sis
- Ethic
- Antony
- Kon
- Conception
- Disciple
- Epistle
- Christ
- Jewish
- Testament
- Clergy
- Efficacy
- Lifestyle
- Liturgy
- Benedict
- Religious
- Teaching
- Attribute
- Greco
- Soul
- Sage
- Essence
- Faith
- Sanskrit
- Bathing
- Belief
- Philosophy
- Tours
- Deed
- Persecution
- Abbot
- Suffering
- Orient
- Merit
Adjective
Wiktionary
ASCETICISM, noun. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
Dictionary definition
ASCETICISM, noun. The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.
ASCETICISM, noun. The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
ASCETICISM, noun. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
Wise words
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one
good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible,
speak a few sensible words.