ascesis

• Nom désignant une pratique de stricte abnégation et d'auto-discipline, souvent entreprise dans un but spirituel ou philosophique.

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

indénombrable

1. Rigorous self-disciplineC2formal

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

   Ascèse

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstentionabstinenceasceticismausterityrenunciationself-controlself-denialself-disciplineself-mortification

   Antonymesindulgenceluxuryself-indulgence