monkish

monkish Definition

monk·ish (muŋ′kis̸h)

adjective

of or typical of a monk: a hostile term

monkish Related Forms

monk′·ish·ly adverb

monkish Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

historian: Gildas, a monkish historian, supposed to be the son of Caunus of Strathclyde, 27.
asceticism: He combined a monkish asceticism, a mystical love of ancient legend, & a mischievous sense of humor.
cell: The students studied in tiny room, which reminded me of monkish cells.

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