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