noun as in strong fondness

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austerity, asceticism

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Example Sentences

Example:The monk's austereness was a reflection of his monkliness.

Definition:Extreme strictness, especially in regards to food, sex, and personal luxuries, typically in religious practices.

From austerity

Example:His asceticism was an expression of his monkliness.

Definition:A lifestyle characterized by denial of physical comfort and pleasure, especially as a discipline of religion.

From asceticism