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