monkish
monkish
Definition
monk·ish (muŋ′kis̸h)
adjective
of or typical of a monk: a hostile term
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.
Browse dictionary entries near monkish
- monkhood
- monkfish
- monkeyshines
- monkeyshine
- monkeypot
- monkeypod
- monkey wrench
- monkey suit
- monkey puzzle
- monkey jacket
- monkshood
- Monmouth
- Monmouthshire
- mono
- mono-
- monoacid
- monoacidic
- monoamine
- monoamine oxidase
- monoatomic
