Ascetically

/əˈsetɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In an ascetic manner; with extreme self-denial, discipline, and renunciation of physical comforts.

Etymology

From ascetical with the suffix -ly (in the manner of). Standard adverb formation.

Kelly Says

When you live ascetically, you're choosing the hard path intentionally—which is different from being poor by circumstance, because ascetics see suffering itself as spiritually valuable.

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