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Definition of Ascetical
1. Adjective. Pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline. "Ascetic practices"
2. Adjective. Practicing great self-denial. "A spartan existence"
Exact synonyms: Ascetic, Austere, Spartan
Similar to: Abstemious
Derivative terms: Ascetic, Ascetic, Austerity
Similar to: Abstemious
Derivative terms: Ascetic, Ascetic, Austerity
Definition of Ascetical
1. Adjective. ascetic ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ascetical
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascetical
Literary usage of Ascetical
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Memoirs of James Robert Hope-Scott of Abbotsford: With Selections from His by Robert Ornsby (1884)
"... 'Remains'—ascetical Habits of Mr. Hope — His Heroic Charity— Religious Diary,
December—Visits the Thun Family in Holland. ..."
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