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:
- unbending
- hardened
- relentless
- demanding
- exacting
- tough
- ramrod
- immovable
- ossified
- uncompromising
- pitiless
- harsh
- merciless
- hard-line
- adamantine
- dour
- heavy-handed
- inflexible
- flinty
- hard
- unforgiving
- unyielding
- callous
- rigid
- uncharitable
- rigorous
- unrelenting
- implacable
- severe
Antonyms:
- lax
- responsive
- gentle
- gentle
- responsive
- amenable
- yielding
- pliant
- pliable
- accepting
- compliant
- pliant
- compliant
- compromising
- softhearted
- laid-back
- amenable
- softhearted
- willing
- willing
- laid-back
- pliable
- compromising
- flexible
- flexible
- complaisant
- complaisant
- yielding
- indulgent
- agreeable
- acquiescent
- lax
- indulgent
- accepting
- acquiescent
- agreeable
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.
stern,ascetic, monastic, austere, ascetical, authoritarian, strict, unbending, hardened, relentless
charitable, undemanding,easy, soft, charitable, merciful, kind, patient, mild, undemanding
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.
