Austerity (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The monk's austerity was evident in his simple robes and meager living quarters.
- She rejected the idea of indulging in luxury, instead embracing austerity as a way of life.
- The hermit's years of austerity and solitude had taken a toll on his physical health.
- The wealthy philanthropist practiced austerity in his own life, donating most of his fortune to charity.
- The ascetic's austerity was so extreme that he only ate one meal a day and slept on the floor.