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monkish Meaning & Definition

What Does Monkish Mean?

As an adjective, monkish means Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism. It can also mean Tending to self-denial; ascetic.

Monkish Definition (Adjective)

  1. Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism.
  2. Tending to self-denial; ascetic.

Synonyms of Monkish

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Word Forms & Grammar

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Origin of Monkish

From monk + -ish.

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