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