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