ascesis

• Существительное, обозначающее строгое самоотречение и активное самоограничение, часто практикуемое в целях духовной или философской дисциплины.

A noun referring to rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint, often practiced for spiritual or philosophical discipline.

uncountable

1. Rigorous self-disciplineC2formal

   The practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for spiritual or philosophical reasons.

   Аскетизм

   • The monk's life was one of strict ascesis, involving fasting and long periods of silence.
   • Ancient Stoics practiced ascesis to strengthen their will and achieve inner peace.
   • Her daily routine of meditation and cold showers was a form of modern ascesis.

   Synonymsabstentionabstinenceasceticismausterityrenunciationself-controlself-denialself-disciplineself-mortification

   Antonymsindulgenceluxuryself-indulgence