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