Monkish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monkish is an adjective meaning Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism.
Meaning
Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism.
More Meanings
- Tending to self-denial; ascetic.
Example Sentences
Among the most curious, original, and lively of the monkish Latin poems, are those least in harmony with their cold ascetic discipline.
Synonyms for monkish
Depending on context, synonyms include nonindulgent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonindulgent, monastic, monachal, monastical, monasterial, monadistic.
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