monkish (Meaning)
monkish (s)
befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
monkish (a.)
Like a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic; as, monkish manners; monkish dress; monkish solitude.
Synonyms & Antonyms of monkish
Synonyms:
- rigorous
- merciless
- ossified
- pitiless
- demanding
- unbending
- uncharitable
- exacting
- hard-line
- dour
- hardened
- tough
- unyielding
- unforgiving
- harsh
- heavy-handed
- unrelenting
- relentless
- hard
- severe
- immovable
- rigid
- inflexible
- implacable
- ramrod
- callous
- adamantine
- uncompromising
- flinty
Antonyms:
- complaisant
- laid-back
- pliant
- willing
- accepting
- agreeable
- responsive
- softhearted
- lax
- lax
- accepting
- agreeable
- laid-back
- acquiescent
- yielding
- amenable
- indulgent
- pliant
- gentle
- pliable
- softhearted
- flexible
- indulgent
- acquiescent
- yielding
- compliant
- gentle
- responsive
- pliable
- amenable
- flexible
- willing
- compliant
- compromising
- complaisant
- compromising
monkish Sentence Examples
- The secluded hermitage exuded a monkish ambiance, fostering deep contemplation.
- The monk's austere monkish vows prescribed a life of simplicity and obedience.
- The monastery's monkish rituals and traditions had been passed down through generations.
- The monk's monkish garb, consisting of a simple robe and sandals, symbolized his commitment to humility.
- The monkish silence during evening prayers created a profound sense of tranquility.
- The monkish discipline of the monastery instilled in the monks a strong sense of purpose.
- The monkish hospitality extended to visitors was a testament to the monks' compassion.
- The monkish art of calligraphy produced exquisite manuscripts that adorned the monastery's library.
- The monkish chants reverberated through the chapel, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
- The monk's monkish existence, dedicated to prayer and meditation, brought him inner peace and contentment.
FAQs About the word monkish
befitting a monk; inclined to self-denialLike a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic; as, monkish manners; monkish dress; monkish solitude.
austere,ascetic, ascetical, strict, monastic, stern, authoritarian, rigorous, merciless, ossified
mild, soft, patient, soft, undemanding, patient, easy, undemanding, easygoing, mild
The secluded hermitage exuded a monkish ambiance, fostering deep contemplation.
The monk's austere monkish vows prescribed a life of simplicity and obedience.
The monastery's monkish rituals and traditions had been passed down through generations.
The monk's monkish garb, consisting of a simple robe and sandals, symbolized his commitment to humility.
