Of or relating to the Cynics.
A member of a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.
Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
Of or relating to ascetics
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.