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Monkish: meaning, definitions and examples

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monkish

 

[ mสŒล‹kษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

characteristics, behavior

Monkish refers to a behavior or lifestyle that is characteristic of a monk, often implying asceticism, solemnity, or a focus on spiritual matters. It can denote an excessively austere or reclusive way of living, often shunning material comforts.

Synonyms

ascetic, austere, reclusive

Examples of usage

  • He lived a monkish existence, dedicating his life to meditation.
  • Her monkish demeanor made her the subject of curiosity at the party.
  • The artist adopted a monkish lifestyle, retreating from society to focus on his work.

Translations

Translations of the word "monkish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monรกstico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคจเฅเคฏเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรถnchisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะฐัˆะตัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mnisi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅƒงไพถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monastique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monรกstico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manastฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋„์›์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‡ุจุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mnich

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mnรญลกsky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒงไพฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ menihovski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ munkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะฐั…ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ–แƒ•แƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monastik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monรกstico

Etymology

The word 'monkish' originates from the Middle English term 'monke,' which itself comes from the Old English 'munuc,' derived from the Latin 'monachus,' meaning 'monk.' The Latin term has roots in the Greek word 'monachos,' which also means 'monk.' The term has evolved over the centuries to describe not only the physical attributes of monks but also their lifestyle and values. In the early usages, it was mostly related to the men who withdrew from society to live a life of devotion and prayer. Over time, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries, the term started to encompass a broader sense of asceticism and reclusiveness, describing anyone who adopts a life of simplicity and austerity, similar to that of traditional monks. Monkish has increasingly been used in literature and religious discourse to critique or describe excessive piety or withdrawal from the pleasures of the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,733, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.