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ascetically

/əˈset.ɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

/əˈset.ɪ.kəl.i/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «образом, характеризующимся строгой самодисциплиной и воздержанием от всех форм излишеств, обычно по религиозным или духовным причинам». Описывает простую жизнь без роскоши и материальных удовольствий.

An adverb meaning "in a manner characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons." It describes living simply, without luxury or material pleasures.

  1. In a self-denying mannerC1formal

    Living or behaving in a way that involves strict self-discipline and abstention from indulgence, often for religious or spiritual reasons.

    ruАскетично

    • The monk lived ascetically, eating only simple meals and sleeping on a hard mat.
    • She dressed ascetically, wearing plain clothes and avoiding any adornment.
    • He practiced ascetically, meditating for hours and fasting regularly.

    Synonymsabstemiouslyausterelypuritanically

    Antonymsluxuriouslyself-indulgentlysensuallyvoluptuously

Forms
  • more ascetically comparative form
  • most ascetically superlative form