1. (noun) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

• austerity
• nonindulgence

2. (noun) rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

• ascesis

1. (noun) the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

• doctrine
• ism
• philosophical system
• philosophy
• school of thought

2. (noun) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

• self-denial
• self-discipline

3. (noun) rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

• self-control
• self-denial
• self-discipline

1. (noun) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

• monasticism

1. (noun) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

• ascetic
• ascetical
• austere
• spartan
• nonindulgent
• strict