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