ascetic vs gourmand

ascetic

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

  • Of or relating to ascetics 

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

gourmand

noun
  • A person who appreciates good food. 

  • A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater. 

How often have the words ascetic and gourmand occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )