nun Antonyms

Meaning of nun

Wordnet

nun (n)

a woman religious

a buoy resembling a cone

the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet

Webster

nun (n.)

A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

A white variety of domestic pigeons having a veil of feathers covering the head.

The smew.

The European blue titmouse.

nun Sentence Examples

  1. The monastery was home to a devout community of nuns, their voices blending in harmonious chants.
  2. Sister Mary, a wise and compassionate nun, dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized.
  3. The abbey bell tolled, calling the nuns to morning prayer amidst the mist-laden hills.
  4. The ancient chapel reverberated with the ethereal melodies sung by the nuns during Vespers.
  5. The nun's habit, a simple yet elegant garment, symbolized her dedication to humility and devotion.
  6. Mother Superior Agnes guided the nuns with wisdom and authority, fostering a spirit of unity and faith.
  7. The nuns tended to the sick with unwavering compassion, offering solace and comfort in their darkest hours.
  8. The convent provided a sanctuary for young women seeking spiritual guidance and a life of service as nuns.
  9. The nun's profound knowledge of scripture inspired her insightful sermons, guiding her congregation towards a path of righteousness.
  10. The nuns' unwavering faith sustained them through trials and tribulations, as they carried out their divine mission.

FAQs About the word nun

a woman religious, a buoy resembling a cone, the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabetA woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under the three

anchoress, monastic,abbess, monk, novice, votary, religious, Reverend Mother, preacher, mother superior

lay reader, secular, layperson, secular, lector, layperson,layman, lector, lay reader, layman

The monastery was home to a devout community of nuns, their voices blending in harmonious chants.

Sister Mary, a wise and compassionate nun, dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized.

The abbey bell tolled, calling the nuns to morning prayer amidst the mist-laden hills.

The ancient chapel reverberated with the ethereal melodies sung by the nuns during Vespers.