What does monkish mean?
Monkish means Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism..
Among the most curious, original, and lively of the monkish Latin poems, are those least in harmony with their cold ascetic discipline.
Use monkish when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Monkish means Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism..
Common synonyms include nonindulgent.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Among the most curious, original, and lively of the monkish Latin poems, are those least in harmony with their cold ascetic discipline.
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