MONKISH Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word monkish. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MONKISH
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| ascetic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows • providing privacy or seclusion | ||||||||
| contemplative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a person devoted to the contemplative life adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| reclusive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • withdrawn from society; seeking solitude • providing privacy or seclusion | ||||||||
| reflective | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of physically reflecting light or sound adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful • devoted to matters of the mind | ||||||||
| solitary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
