HERMITESSES Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word hermitesses. (close relations)
Definition of HERMITESSES
Best Alternative Words for HERMITESSES
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anchoresses | nounn | |||||||
noun • A female anchorite. A woman who chooses to withdraw from the world to live a solitary life of prayer and contemplation. • An anchorwoman. | ||||||||
anchorites | nounn | |||||||
noun • one retired from society for religious reasons | ||||||||
ascetics | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
recluses | nounn | |||||||
noun • one who lives in solitude adjective satellite • withdrawn from society; seeking solitude | ||||||||
solitaries | nounn | |||||||
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 |