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