monk (Meaning)
monk (n)
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982)
monk (n.)
A man who retires from the ordinary temporal concerns of the world, and devotes himself to religion; one of a religious community of men inhabiting a monastery, and bound by vows to a life of chastity, obedience, and poverty.
A blotch or spot of ink on a printed page, caused by the ink not being properly distributed. It is distinguished from a friar, or white spot caused by a deficiency of ink.
A piece of tinder made of agaric, used in firing the powder hose or train of a mine.
A South American monkey (Pithecia monachus); also applied to other species, as Cebus xanthocephalus.
The European bullfinch.
Synonyms & Antonyms of monk
Synonyms:
- abbess
- anchoress
- votary
- religious
- novice
- sky pilot
- Holy Joe
- missioner
- mother superior
- evangelist
- Reverend Mother
- curate
- prioress
- revivalist
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
monk Sentence Examples
- The solitary monk spent his days in meditation and contemplation.
- The austere monk renounced all worldly possessions to pursue a life of simplicity.
- The wise monk offered guidance and counseling to those who sought his wisdom.
- The wandering monk embarked on a pilgrimage to distant lands, seeking knowledge and enlightenment.
- The devout monk devoted his life to serving others through charity and compassion.
- The chanting monks filled the temple with their ethereal melodies.
- The enigmatic monk spoke in riddles, leaving his listeners to ponder the meaning behind his words.
- The ascetic monk practiced strict self-denial, believing that pain and hardship were necessary for spiritual growth.
- The humble monk lived a life of anonymity, seeking no fame or recognition.
- The enlightened monk had reached a state of profound wisdom and understanding that transcended ordinary human experience.
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The solitary monk spent his days in meditation and contemplation.
The austere monk renounced all worldly possessions to pursue a life of simplicity.
The wise monk offered guidance and counseling to those who sought his wisdom.
The wandering monk embarked on a pilgrimage to distant lands, seeking knowledge and enlightenment.
