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monkish

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(muŋ′kis̸h)

adjective

of or typical of a monk: a hostile term

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monkishly adverb

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adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of monks or monasticism.
Inclined to self-denial; ascetic.

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monkˈish·ly adverb

monkˈish·ness noun

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