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monkish
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monk·ish  (mngksh)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of monks or monasticism.
2. Inclined to self-denial; ascetic.

monkish·ly adv.
monkish·ness n.

monkish [ˈmʌŋkɪʃ]
adj
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) of, relating to, or resembling a monk or monks
monkishly  adv
monkishness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.monkishmonkish - befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
nonindulgent, strict - characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
Translations
monkish [ˈmʌnkɪʃ] ADJmonacal, monástico (pej) → frailuno
monkish
adjmönchisch; (fig pej)pastorenhaft; he leads a monkish lifeer führt ein Leben wie ein Mönch
monkish [ˈmʌŋkɪʃ] adjda monaco
monkish [ˈmʌŋkɪʃ] adjda monaco


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