Hedonistic vs. Ascetic — What's the Difference?

Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent

Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.

A person who follows an ascetic life.

(Philosophy) The ethical doctrine holding that only what is pleasant or has pleasant consequences is intrinsically good.

A person who renounces material comforts and leads a life of austere self-discipline, especially as an act of religious devotion.

(Psychology) The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.

Relating to, characteristic of, or leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial, especially for spiritual improvement.

Devoted to pleasure; epicurean.

Of or relating to ascetics

Same as Hedonic, 2.

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

Devoted to pleasure;

One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotions; austere; severe.

In the early church, one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life, characterized by devotion, extreme self-denial, and self-mortification; a hermit; a recluse; hence, one who practices extreme rigor and self-denial in religious things.

Practices self denial as spiritual discipline

Pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline;

Practicing great self-denial;