Ascetic and Flinty

Ascetic

Ascetic adjective - Practicing great self-denial.

Flinty and ascetic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flinty" instead an adjective "Ascetic".

Nearby Word: asceticism

Flinty

Flinty adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: a flinty warrior hardened by years of battle

Ascetic and flinty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ascetic" instead an adjective "Flinty".

Nearby Word: flint
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