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