MONKISH

monkish

(adjective) befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

monkish

Pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism.

Tending to self-denial; ascetic.

Source: Wiktionary


Monk"ish, a.

Definition: Like a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic; as, monkish manners; monkish dress; monkish solitude.

– Monk"ish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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