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