MONKISH Synonyms
0 hypernym for monkish. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for MONKISH
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| ascetic | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline noun • someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline adjective satellite • practicing great self-denial | ||||||
| cloistered | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows • providing privacy or seclusion | ||||||
| contemplative | adjective adj | |||||
noun • a person devoted to the contemplative life adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||
| reclusive | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • withdrawn from society; seeking solitude • providing privacy or seclusion | ||||||
| reflective | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • capable of physically reflecting light or sound adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful • devoted to matters of the mind | ||||||
| solitary | adjective adj | |||||
noun • confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners • one who lives in solitude adjective satellite • characterized by or preferring solitude • of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies • lacking companions or companionship • being the only one; single and isolated from others • devoid of creatures | ||||||