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ascetic
What does ascetic mean?
ascetic (adjective): characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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/əˈsɛtɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “ascetic” mean?
originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment
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admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
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dryly humorous; sardonic or ironic, usually in a way that suggests acknowledgement of a problem or difficult situation
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characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure
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