nun (Meaning)
nun (n)
a woman religious
a buoy resembling a cone
the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
nun (n.)
A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
A white variety of domestic pigeons having a veil of feathers covering the head.
The smew.
The European blue titmouse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nun
Synonyms:
- abbé
- reverend
- deacon
- dean
- oblate
- prelate
- vicar
- pope
- rector
- cloistress
- bishop
- conventual
- diocesan
- abbot
- presbyter
- minister
- archbishop
- clergyman
- clerical
- pastor
- monsignor
- ecclesiastic
- churchman
- divine
- mendicant
- padre
- cleric
- ancress
- high priestess
- curé
- clergyperson
- clerk
- dominie
- clergywoman
- high priest
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
nun Sentence Examples
- The monastery was home to a devout community of nuns, their voices blending in harmonious chants.
- Sister Mary, a wise and compassionate nun, dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized.
- The abbey bell tolled, calling the nuns to morning prayer amidst the mist-laden hills.
- The ancient chapel reverberated with the ethereal melodies sung by the nuns during Vespers.
- The nun's habit, a simple yet elegant garment, symbolized her dedication to humility and devotion.
- Mother Superior Agnes guided the nuns with wisdom and authority, fostering a spirit of unity and faith.
- The nuns tended to the sick with unwavering compassion, offering solace and comfort in their darkest hours.
- The convent provided a sanctuary for young women seeking spiritual guidance and a life of service as nuns.
- The nun's profound knowledge of scripture inspired her insightful sermons, guiding her congregation towards a path of righteousness.
- The nuns' unwavering faith sustained them through trials and tribulations, as they carried out their divine mission.
FAQs About the word nun
a woman religious, a buoy resembling a cone, the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabetA woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under the three
Reverend Mother, sister, novice, prioress, votary, mother superior, preacher,abbess, religious, monk
layperson, secular, lay reader, secular,layman, lay reader, layman, lector, layperson, lector
The monastery was home to a devout community of nuns, their voices blending in harmonious chants.
Sister Mary, a wise and compassionate nun, dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized.
The abbey bell tolled, calling the nuns to morning prayer amidst the mist-laden hills.
The ancient chapel reverberated with the ethereal melodies sung by the nuns during Vespers.
