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