Associations to the word «Monkish»

Wiktionary

MONKISH, adjective. Pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism.
MONKISH, adjective. Tending to self-denial; ascetic.

Dictionary definition

MONKISH, adjective. Befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial.

Wise words

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