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