ascetic
Example Sentences
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He was neither financially stable nor ascetic enough to commit to the artist’s lot without the remarkable self-sacrifice of his wife, Annalee.
A jar of homemade pumpkin butter, if you’re feeling ambitious, turns even the most ascetic bowl into a minor celebration.
From Salon
Her fame grows enormous with the 1975 release of “Horses” and the international touring that followed, yet she retains the bearing of an ascetic.
From Los Angeles Times
While the holy bath is the main draw, the event is also a vibrant carnival of faith, where people from all walks of lives, including ascetics, politicians and celebrities, converge to celebrate.
From BBC
Besides the saints and ascetics, Tuesday's bathing will also see millions of ordinary pilgrims making their way to the river.
From BBC
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