English Dictionary

ascetic

/əˈsɛ.tɪk/

adj

Of or relating to ascetics / Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.

He lived an ascetic life, devoid of material possessions.

意味（1）

Of or relating to ascetics

意味（2）

Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.

In a word, the stern, ascetic rigor of the temple discipline, which had been so long exchanged for prodigal and licentious indulgence, seemed at once to have revived at Templestowe under the severe eye of Lucas Beaumanoir.